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Lichfield And Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Limited

Also known as: Hatherton Canal, Lhort, Lichfield Canal

Restoring the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals, thereby creating a green and blue corridor for the benefit of our local and wider community and make them available for navigation.

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Activities & Mission

Restoring the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals, thereby creating a green and blue corridor for the benefit of our local and wider community and make them available for navigation.

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

Staffordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£252,306
Latest Expenditure
£176,699

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 132.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 94% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 62% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 74% of UK Heritage 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 £589,853
Charitable Activities £3,566
Other Trading £0
Investments £31,138
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £825,904
Raising Funds £7,496
Governance £0
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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£252,306
£176,6990 / 150
2023
£624,557
£833,400£825,904£750,744£464,9830 / 200
2022
£233,646
£150,2550 / 170
2021
£132,818
£127,1160 / 115
2020
£191,019
£131,5580 / 100

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Frequently asked questions about Lichfield And Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Limited

What does Lichfield And Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Limited do?

Restoring the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals, thereby creating a green and blue corridor for the benefit of our local and wider community and make them available for navigation.

How much income did Lichfield And Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Limited report in 2024?

Lichfield And Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Limited reported total income of £252k and reported expenditure of £177k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Lichfield And Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Limited?

Lichfield And Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Limited has a program ratio of 132.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Lichfield And Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Lichfield And Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 January 1990 as charity number 702429. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs Lichfield And Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Limited?

Lichfield And Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Carole Mills. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lichfield And Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Limited operate?

Lichfield And Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Limited operates in Staffordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Lichfield And Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Lichfield And Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 702429.

Details

Address
Dains Accountants
Stowe House
Netherstowe
LICHFIELD
Staffordshire
WS13 6TJ
Registration Date
12 January 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
702429
Charity Number
702429

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Trustees

Carole Mills Chair
BOB WILLIAMS
Christine Howles
Colin Booker
Derek Lord

Sectors & Classifications

Heritage

Also Known As

  • Hatherton Canal
  • Lhort
  • Lichfield Canal

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14 May 2026
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