the wey and arun canal trust limited

The charity supports the general public. The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited 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 Guildford and operates in Surrey and West Sussex.

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

To restore the Wey & Arun Canal, its towpaths, structures and adjacent land and facilitate its use for navigation and recreation; to conserve and improve the natural environment of the Canal and adjacent land; and to provide education and share information about the Canal, its structures and its history

Fundraising

See where The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Surrey West Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£607,474

Latest Expenditure

£478,179

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 84.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 9.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £471,667

Charitable Activities £18,107

Other Trading £54,056

Investments £34,944

Other Income £28,700

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £401,623

Raising Funds £41,477

Governance £4,331

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £35,079

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£607,474	£478,179	£401,623	£1,514,470	£454,880	6 / 150
2023	£679,941	£695,265	£660,947	£1,385,175	£235,072	6 / 150
2022	£519,040	£556,529	£501,013	£1,392,025	£345,597	7 / 150
2021	£788,112	£681,386	£619,282	£1,440,210	£387,539	8 / 200
2020	£520,214	£788,877	£694,226	£1,333,862	£183,204	7 / 200