The aims of the Trust are to actively promote: -

    1. The Improvement and Maintenance of the navigable waterway from Brecon to Five Locks Pontnewydd.

         2. Sustainable Regeneration of the canal from Five Locks,

          Pontnewydd to Newport and from Newport up to

          Cwmcarn

     3. Greater Awareness of the economic benefit to local

         communities and businesses through tourism and leisure

          Activities.

     4. Education and Interpretation through displays and

          presentations of the culture and history of the canal and

          its people. Personal health and well being, angling,

           boating, cycling walking and wildlife interests are

            of equal importance in the use of the canal

            corridor and will be enhanced by the achievement

            of the Aims.