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Canal Ministries

Also known as: Canal and Inland Waterways Ministries

OUR WORK IS MAINLY AMONG THOSE WHO LIVE, WORK, FISH, WALK OR VISIT THE INLAND WATERWAYS. WE ARE ALWAYS WILLING TO LISTEN AND OFFER HELP TO BRITISH WATERWAYS STAFF, SOME OF WHOM FACE CONSIDERABLE TRAUMA, WHENEVER THERE ARE ACCIDENTS AND SADLY, SOMETIMES, DEATHS ON THE WATERWAYS. BRITISH WATERWAYS HAVE ALWAYS RECOGNIZED THE CHAPLAINCY.

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Activities & Mission

OUR WORK IS MAINLY AMONG THOSE WHO LIVE, WORK, FISH, WALK OR VISIT THE INLAND WATERWAYS. WE ARE ALWAYS WILLING TO LISTEN AND OFFER HELP TO BRITISH WATERWAYS STAFF, SOME OF WHOM FACE CONSIDERABLE TRAUMA, WHENEVER THERE ARE ACCIDENTS AND SADLY, SOMETIMES, DEATHS ON THE WATERWAYS. BRITISH WATERWAYS HAVE ALWAYS RECOGNIZED THE CHAPLAINCY.

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
£36,870
Latest Expenditure
£32,216

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.4%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£36,870
£32,2160 / 17
2023
£31,051
£24,4960 / 19
2022
£29,501
£26,8520 / 18
2021
£24,981
£18,4950 / 17
2020
£22,131
£31,6300 / 20

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Frequently asked questions about Canal Ministries

What does Canal Ministries do?

OUR WORK IS MAINLY AMONG THOSE WHO LIVE, WORK, FISH, WALK OR VISIT THE INLAND WATERWAYS. WE ARE ALWAYS WILLING TO LISTEN AND OFFER HELP TO BRITISH WATERWAYS STAFF, SOME OF WHOM FACE CONSIDERABLE TRAUMA, WHENEVER THERE ARE ACCIDENTS AND SADLY, SOMETIMES, DEATHS ON THE WATERWAYS. BRITISH WATERWAYS HAVE ALWAYS RECOGNIZED THE CHAPLAINCY.

How much income did Canal Ministries report in 2024?

Canal Ministries reported total income of £37k and reported expenditure of £32k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Canal Ministries registered as a charity?

Canal Ministries was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 2006 as charity number 1113130. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Canal Ministries?

Canal Ministries is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Canal Ministries operate?

Canal Ministries operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Canal Ministries a registered charity?

Yes — Canal Ministries is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113130.

Details

Address
27 Colne Fields
Somersham
HUNTINGDON
Cambridgeshire
PE28 3DL
Registration Date
1 March 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4021518
Charity Number
1113130

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Trustees

Alexander James Short
Also governs 1 other charity
Gillian Eleanor Bolter
Also governs 1 other charity
Henry William Kingsnorth
Peter John Mills

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Canal and Inland Waterways Ministries

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