The Birmingham Canal Navigations Society was originally formed as a registered charity in 1968. In 2002 The Birmingham Canal Navigations Society was reconstituted as a Company Limited by Guarantee having a company number of 4306537 and a charity number 1091760. The Society’s original aims continue to conserve, improve and encourage a wide range of interests in the 100 mile network of Birmingham and Black Country waterways known as the BCN.