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the shrewsbury & newport canals trust

The charity supports children and young people and the general public. The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in Shrewsbury and operates in Shropshire, Staffordshire, and Telford & Wrekin.


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

Promoting and undertaking the restoration of the Shrewsbury Canal and the Newport branch of the Shropshire Union Canal to good and navigable order, including associated structures and buildings, for the benefit of the public.

Fundraising

See where The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£91,532
Latest Expenditure
£36,978

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 40.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 40.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£91,532£36,9780 / 75
2023£44,196£31,5370 / 80
2022£171,734£25,6710 / 80
2021£86,212£19,9830 / 60
2020£103,233£17,3530 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers