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Rickmansworth Waterways Trust Limited

Exciting and informing people about the heritage and present value of the canals around Rickmansworth. We provide captivating education, (via the education programmes, "Learning at the Lock")organise the Rickmansworth Festival, provide amenities at Batchworth so that the canal can be enjoyed by all, andconserve and present the historic working boat, Roger.

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Activities & Mission

Exciting and informing people about the heritage and present value of the canals around Rickmansworth. We provide captivating education, (via the education programmes, "Learning at the Lock")organise the Rickmansworth Festival, provide amenities at Batchworth so that the canal can be enjoyed by all, andconserve and present the historic working boat, Roger.

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
£114,196
Latest Expenditure
£129,558

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 113.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 113.5%
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
£114,196
£129,5580 / 86
2023
£223,344
£170,5030 / 93
2022
£203,967
£160,6820 / 87
2021
£122,066
£78,9830 / 82
2020
£86,453
£77,3360 / 84

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Frequently asked questions about Rickmansworth Waterways Trust Limited

What does Rickmansworth Waterways Trust Limited do?

Exciting and informing people about the heritage and present value of the canals around Rickmansworth. We provide captivating education, (via the education programmes, "Learning at the Lock")organise the Rickmansworth Festival, provide amenities at Batchworth so that the canal can be enjoyed by all, andconserve and present the historic working boat, Roger.

How much income did Rickmansworth Waterways Trust Limited report in 2024?

Rickmansworth Waterways Trust Limited reported total income of £114k and reported expenditure of £130k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Rickmansworth Waterways Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Rickmansworth Waterways Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 July 1993 as charity number 1024322. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Rickmansworth Waterways Trust Limited?

Rickmansworth Waterways Trust Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is DR DAVID MONTAGUE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Rickmansworth Waterways Trust Limited operate?

Rickmansworth Waterways Trust Limited operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Rickmansworth Waterways Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Rickmansworth Waterways Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1024322.

Details

Address
Batchworth Lock Canal Centre
Batchworth Lock House
99 Church Street
RICKMANSWORTH
WD3 1JJ
Registration Date
29 July 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1024322
Charity Number
1024322

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Trustees

DR DAVID MONTAGUE Chair
ALEXANDER JAMES BELL
Colin Stewart Ogilvie
Also governs 1 other charity
Deane Symes
Les Mead
Martin Asher Rickayzen
Michael John Lansdown
Simon David Vangucci
Stephen Geoffrey Mander

Sectors & Classifications

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