swansea canal society

The charity supports the general public. Swansea Canal Society is a registered charity whose purpose is the environment, conservation, or heritage. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Swansea and operates in Neath Port Talbot and City Of Swansea.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The charity runs regular work parties to maintain and restore the canal in conjunction with Canal and River Trust, and a small canoe hire operation for local groups and families.We also liaise with local government and other relevant bodies.

Fundraising

See where Swansea Canal Society is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Neath Port Talbot City Of Swansea

Financial Information

Latest Income

£745,196

Latest Expenditure

£396,040

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 45.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 85.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £638,471

Charitable Activities £17,541

Other Trading £0

Investments £788

Other Income £88,396

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £338,783

Raising Funds £3,700

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £53,557

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£745,196	£396,040	£338,783	£611,468	£0	0 / 15
2023	£111,377	£178,254				0 / 20
2022	£188,410	£39,457				0 / 50
2021	£97,954	£6,289				0 / 13
2020	£48,834	£50,332				0 / 20