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Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust

Also known as: B & Mk Trust, B-Mk Waterway

To promote and campaign for the building of a navigable waterway link between the Grand Union canal in Milton Keynes and the River Great Ouse in Bedford

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Activities & Mission

To promote and campaign for the building of a navigable waterway link between the Grand Union canal in Milton Keynes and the River Great Ouse in Bedford

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£56,171
Latest Expenditure
£107,886

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 192.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 192.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£56,171
£107,8860 / 106
2024
£66,104
£64,5070 / 115
2023
£63,656
£41,7490 / 50
2022
£38,341
£2,6820 / 20
2021
£177,750
£111,3960 / 20

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Frequently asked questions about Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust

What does Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust do?

To promote and campaign for the building of a navigable waterway link between the Grand Union canal in Milton Keynes and the River Great Ouse in Bedford

How much income did Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust report in 2025?

Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust reported total income of £56k and reported expenditure of £108k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust registered as a charity?

Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 May 2006 as charity number 1114294. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust?

Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust operate?

Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust operates across 4 areas: Bedford, Buckinghamshire, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes.

Is Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1114294.

Details

Address
9 WINDMILL HILL
BIDDENHAM
BEDFORD
MK40 4AG
Registration Date
19 May 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4023536
Charity Number
1114294

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Trustees

Beryl Jane Bennett
Chris Hilliard
Drew Marchant
Hilary Jane Chipping
Also governs 1 other charity
James Barbour
Janet Elizabeth Goodland
Also governs 1 other charity
JOHN VINCENT MATTHEW BEST
JULIAN MARTIN HOGARTH ARMITAGE
Also governs 2 other charities
Leigh Willows
PAUL SMITH
Also governs 1 other charity
Simon Peter Clewlow
Steve Ashley

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • B & Mk Trust
  • B-Mk Waterway

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