The Consuta Trust was established April 1998.

Animation of a steam engine provided by
Paul Douglas

The Consuta Trust was established April 1998. Objects are:-
To promote the advancement of education in the history of steam launches, by the preservation, maintenance and exhibition of the steam umpire launch Consuta and other similar launches.

The Trust funded an extensive restoration programme for Consuta and restored the launch to steam operation in 2001. Consuta is crewed by volunteers and is steamed throughout the year, working from various bases on the River Thames.

Trustees are:- Derek Brown Tony Cundick David Eager Colin Henwood Geoff Newton Brian Smith

All Trustees are members of the Steam Boat Association of Great Britain.
The Consuta Trust has benefited by support from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Consuta is registrated as an Historical Vessel on the National Database.
The Consuta Trust is a registered charity - No. 1076505.
The Trust has an active supporters club and issues a regular quarterly newsletter.

The Consuta Trust need help to keep Consuta operational. This can be by voluntary work or cash donations, all we would like is your enthusiastic support for this interesting Heritage Project. There are frequent news letters issued to our club members. (Every three months or so). If this project interests you please do consider joining.

For details how to join click here.

All our Newsletters are available as PDF file downloads

Michael Vicary donated this painting to the Consuta Trust

If you want to know more about our project contact Brian Smith:- brian.smith@consuta.org.uk