Cotswold Lakes Trust
Also known as: Cotswold Water Park Trust, Cwp Society
To provide facilities for the benefit of the public,and in particular the inhabitants of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, in the interests of social welfare for education, conservation, recreation and leisure time occupation at the Cotswold Water Park.
Activities & Mission
To provide facilities for the benefit of the public,and in particular the inhabitants of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, in the interests of social welfare for education, conservation, recreation and leisure time occupation at the Cotswold Water Park.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 39% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £582,070 | £672,024 | £458,272 | £2,775,343 | £2,634,658 | 11 / 45 |
| 2024 | £450,602 | £617,873 | 0 / 45 | |||
| 2023 | £700,628 | £571,566 | £448,555 | £3,032,568 | £2,930,468 | 8 / 45 |
| 2022 | £608,926 | £557,907 | £361,072 | £2,903,506 | £2,903,506 | 7 / 30 |
| 2021 | £333,328 | £333,234 | 0 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cotswold Lakes Trust
What does Cotswold Lakes Trust do?
To provide facilities for the benefit of the public,and in particular the inhabitants of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, in the interests of social welfare for education, conservation, recreation and leisure time occupation at the Cotswold Water Park.
How much income did Cotswold Lakes Trust report in 2025?
Cotswold Lakes Trust reported total income of £582k and reported expenditure of £672k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cotswold Lakes Trust?
Cotswold Lakes Trust has a program ratio of 78.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cotswold Lakes Trust registered as a charity?
Cotswold Lakes Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 August 2007 as charity number 1120518. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Cotswold Lakes Trust?
Cotswold Lakes Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL MALCOLM HAZEL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cotswold Lakes Trust operate?
Cotswold Lakes Trust operates across 4 areas: Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Swindon and Wiltshire.
Is Cotswold Lakes Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Cotswold Lakes Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120518.
Details
DOWN AMPNEY
CIRENCESTER
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
GL7 5QF
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Cotswold Water Park Trust
- Cwp Society
- Cotswold Water Park Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated