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Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust

The principle activity of the charity is the advancement of public education in the history, economy, geology and other features of the Dudley Canal Tunnel and the Inland Waterways. In furtherance of the objectives the charity operates passenger vessels through the Dudley Canal Tunnel and on other canals in the region.

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Activities & Mission

The principle activity of the charity is the advancement of public education in the history, economy, geology and other features of the Dudley Canal Tunnel and the Inland Waterways. In furtherance of the objectives the charity operates passenger vessels through the Dudley Canal Tunnel and on other canals in the region.

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

Latest Income
£915,536
Latest Expenditure
£957,777

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £141,584
Charitable Activities £738,227
Other Trading £5,267
Investments £6,919
Other Income £23,539

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £955,588
Raising Funds £2,189
Governance £5,563
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£915,536
£957,777£955,588£305,697£304,15033 / 28
2024
£1,042,966
£1,148,652£1,082,972£377,825£375,92837 / 50
2023
£1,074,330
£1,026,432£955,015£483,569£424,99937 / 58
2022
£707,162
£653,304£653,304£369,681£638,66132 / 50
2021
£757,651
£577,380£577,380£316,333£308,67619 / 57

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust

What does Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust do?

The principle activity of the charity is the advancement of public education in the history, economy, geology and other features of the Dudley Canal Tunnel and the Inland Waterways. In furtherance of the objectives the charity operates passenger vessels through the Dudley Canal Tunnel and on other canals in the region.

How much income did Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust report in 2025?

Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust reported total income of £916k and reported expenditure of £958k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust registered as a charity?

Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 April 2016 as charity number 1166460. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust?

Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust operate?

Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust operates across 2 areas: Dudley and Sandwell.

Is Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166460.

Details

Address
501 Birmingham New Road
Dudley
DY1 4SB
Registration Date
11 April 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5060687
Charity Number
1166460

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Trustees

Andrew Truslove
Cathryn Ann Bennett
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Michael Colin Clark
Ian Watson
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James Deacon
Kerri Jayne Williams
Laura Bratt
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Leslie Bradshaw
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Lyn Head
Paul Thomas Smith
Richard Ian Langford

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30 July 2026
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