Avon Navigation Trust

Also known as: The Upper Avon Navigation Trust Limited

Maintains the navigation on the River Avon between Alveston Weir and Tewkesbury.

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Activities & Mission

Maintains the navigation on the River Avon between Alveston Weir and Tewkesbury.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Worcestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£921,575

Latest Expenditure

£709,026

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 69.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 43% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 134). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 36% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 51% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £21,660

Charitable Activities £858,602

Other Trading £0

Investments £41,313

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £637,553

Raising Funds £0

Governance £20,461

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £71,473

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£921,575	£709,026	£637,553	£2,796,333	£235,000	10 / 100
2024	£1,058,900	£891,463	£891,463	£2,582,364	£424,260	12 / 102
2023	£865,712	£739,028	£739,028	£2,414,677	£391,050	11 / 90
2022	£808,032	£591,125	£591,125	£2,288,524	£441,311	11 / 75
2021	£876,830	£758,999	£758,999	£2,072,581	£480,167	9 / 65

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Frequently asked questions about Avon Navigation Trust

What does Avon Navigation Trust do?

Maintains the navigation on the River Avon between Alveston Weir and Tewkesbury.

How much income did Avon Navigation Trust report in 2025?

Avon Navigation Trust reported total income of £922k and reported expenditure of £709k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Avon Navigation Trust?

Avon Navigation Trust has a program ratio of 69.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 134 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Avon Navigation Trust registered as a charity?

Avon Navigation Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 October 1965 as charity number 244951. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs Avon Navigation Trust?

Avon Navigation Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jack Hegarty. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Avon Navigation Trust operate?

Avon Navigation Trust operates across 3 areas: Gloucestershire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

Is Avon Navigation Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Avon Navigation Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 244951.