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The Kennet And Avon Canal Trust, Limited

The Preservation, Promotion, Protection and Enhancement of the Kennet and Avon Canal by such means as the Trustees, after due consideration, may think fit.

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Activities & Mission

The Preservation, Promotion, Protection and Enhancement of the Kennet and Avon Canal by such means as the Trustees, after due consideration, may think fit.

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
£585,368
Latest Expenditure
£363,778

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 60.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £204,412
Charitable Activities £76,308
Other Trading £284,919
Investments £8,902
Other Income £10,827

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £356,360
Raising Funds £7,418
Governance £12,797
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£585,368
£363,778£356,360£1,284,780£590,6444 / 400
2023
£445,695
£506,2700 / 400
2022
£431,691
£476,8050 / 400
2021
£326,178
£360,1380 / 400
2020
£336,898
£453,7830 / 400

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Kennet And Avon Canal Trust, Limited

What does The Kennet And Avon Canal Trust, Limited do?

The Preservation, Promotion, Protection and Enhancement of the Kennet and Avon Canal by such means as the Trustees, after due consideration, may think fit.

How much income did The Kennet And Avon Canal Trust, Limited report in 2024?

The Kennet And Avon Canal Trust, Limited reported total income of £585k and reported expenditure of £364k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Kennet And Avon Canal Trust, Limited registered as a charity?

The Kennet And Avon Canal Trust, Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 September 1962 as charity number 209206. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Kennet And Avon Canal Trust, Limited?

The Kennet And Avon Canal Trust, Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Graham Stanley Puddephatt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Kennet And Avon Canal Trust, Limited operate?

The Kennet And Avon Canal Trust, Limited operates across 5 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, Reading and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Kennet And Avon Canal Trust, Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Kennet And Avon Canal Trust, Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 209206.

Details

Address
KENNET & AVON CANAL TRUST
THE WHARF
COUCH LANE
DEVIZES
SN10 1EB
Registration Date
13 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
209206
Charity Number
209206

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Trustees

Graham Stanley Puddephatt Chair
Alison Emily Cannon
Captain Paul Steven Hanson
Dr Deirdre Marcelle Nix
Graham Philip Snook
Jeremy Stuart Dixon
Also governs 1 other charity
Michael Bailey
Also governs 1 other charity
Michael John Corish
Robert George Howard Dunton
TERENCE WILLIAM MUNDY

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14 May 2026
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