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The Bruce Trust

The Bruce Trust provides holidays for disabled, disadvantaged and elderly people on specially-designed, purpose-built, wide-beam canal boats on the Kennet & Avon Canal.

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Activities & Mission

The Bruce Trust provides holidays for disabled, disadvantaged and elderly people on specially-designed, purpose-built, wide-beam canal boats on the Kennet & Avon Canal.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,045
Latest Expenditure
£12,553

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 207.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 207.7%
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 2023.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023
£31,032
£8,8230 / 1
2020
£16,159
£18,9490 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Bruce Trust

What does The Bruce Trust do?

The Bruce Trust provides holidays for disabled, disadvantaged and elderly people on specially-designed, purpose-built, wide-beam canal boats on the Kennet & Avon Canal.

How much income did The Bruce Trust report in 2023?

The Bruce Trust reported total income of £31k and reported expenditure of £9k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Bruce Trust registered as a charity?

The Bruce Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 1988 as charity number 800402. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs The Bruce Trust?

The Bruce Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID BRUCE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bruce Trust operate?

The Bruce Trust operates across 2 areas: West Berkshire and Wiltshire.

Is The Bruce Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Bruce Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 800402.

Details

Address
Ash Tree House
4b Cranes Road
Sherborne St. John
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 9JD
Registration Date
16 November 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
800402
Charity Number
800402

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Trustees

DAVID BRUCE Chair
LOUISE ANNE BRUCE
PHILIP HAYDN JONES
TOM NEWEY

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