Making North Norfolk more Accessible.
There’s a lot of livin’ to do
Our Mission
CREATING ACCESS TO NATURE FOR EVERYONE
The Norfolk Charitable Trust (NCT) is dedicated to making our local coastal environment accessible to the disabled, their families and carers. We remove barriers that prevent disabled people from enjoying the wellbeing benefits of access to our seascape and it's natural history. Our work helps everyone feel healthy, safe and welcome and brings people together. 
What we do
DELIVER, SAFE, DIGNIFIED, ACCESSIBLE BOAT TRIPS
NCT operates Poppy, North Norfolk’s only seagoing wheelchair-accessible ferry boat. Launched in 2021, Poppy offers exclusive trips into Blakeney Harbour and its National Nature Reserves, allowing visitors to experience unique wildlife, historic sites, and the vibrant flora and fauna of this beautiful blue-green space.Disabled people, along with their families and carers, can bond and enjoy this stunning environment together, safely and with dignity.Poppy has a committed team of 30+ trained volunteers covering roles such as skippers, crew, and meet-and-greet that are at the heart of our operation. We employ a full-time Operations Manager a part-time Administrator and Fundraiser. Blakeney Harbour
WHY BLAKENEY HARBOUR MATTERS - A UNIQUE NATURAL HAVEN
Trips on Poppy give passengers access to Blakeney Harbour and its
two National Nature Reserves: Blakeney Reserve, managed by the
National Trust, and Holkham Reserve, managed by Natural England.
This historic natural harbour spans 3.5 miles of tidal waters surrounded
by shingle banks and salt marshes, providing habitat for migrating and
resident bird populations. It is also home to England's largest grey seal
colony, an important tern colony, and a large population of common seals.
Our Impact
REDUCING INEQUALITY BY IMPROVING ACCESS TO NATURE
Non-disabled people can easily enjoy everything the harbour has to offer, but for many disabled people, mobility challenges and health conditions have made that much harder. Poppy is changing that by breaking down these barriers, helping disabled people feel more included, connect with their community, and take part in activities that support their wellbeing and help reduce health inequalities.