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The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust

The charity takes groups of elderly people and/or people with disabilities on trips along the Macclesfield Canal on a canal boat that incorporates a lift and is specially adapted to take wheelchairs.

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Activities & Mission

The charity takes groups of elderly people and/or people with disabilities on trips along the Macclesfield Canal on a canal boat that incorporates a lift and is specially adapted to take wheelchairs.

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
£20,725
Latest Expenditure
£12,970

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 62.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 62.6%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£20,725
£12,9700 / 45
2024
£26,440
£14,1230 / 50
2023
£19,900
£11,4790 / 35
2022
£18,063
£11,6180 / 44
2021
£9,622
£6,3760 / 42

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust

What does The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust do?

The charity takes groups of elderly people and/or people with disabilities on trips along the Macclesfield Canal on a canal boat that incorporates a lift and is specially adapted to take wheelchairs.

How much income did The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust report in 2025?

The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust reported total income of £21k and reported expenditure of £13k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust registered as a charity?

The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 2018 as charity number 1177356. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust?

The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust operate?

The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust operates in Cheshire East, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177356.

Details

Address
124 Towers Road
Poynton
Stockport
SK12 1DF
Registration Date
27 February 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5117600
Charity Number
1177356

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Trustees

Andrew Wright
ANTHONY EVANS
BRIAN BOWKER
Brian David Pateman
DAVID DAWSON
DIANA MEADOWS
GEOFFREY ERNEST SPILLER
John Wright Williams
Philip John Hall
Roger Graham Yorke
Tracy Elizabeth Spargo

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