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The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited

Also known as: Wey & Arun Canal Trust

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

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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

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
£607,474
Latest Expenditure
£478,179

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 40% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 84.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 24% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 32% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

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

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£607,474
£478,179£401,623£1,514,470£454,8806 / 150
2023
£679,941
£695,265£660,947£1,385,175£235,0726 / 150
2022
£519,040
£556,529£501,013£1,392,025£345,5977 / 150
2021
£788,112
£681,386£619,282£1,440,210£387,5398 / 200
2020
£520,214
£788,877£694,226£1,333,862£183,2047 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited

What does The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited do?

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

How much income did The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited report in 2024?

The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited reported total income of £607k and reported expenditure of £478k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited?

The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited has a program ratio of 66.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited registered as a charity?

The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 March 1973 as charity number 265331. It has been registered for 53 years.

Who runs The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited?

The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited operate?

The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited operates across 2 areas: Surrey and West Sussex.

Is The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 265331.

Details

Address
Wey & Arun Canal Trust
Canal Centre
Onslow Wharf, High Street,Loxwood
BILLINGSHURST
West Sussex
RH14 0RD
Registration Date
9 March 1973
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
265331
Charity Number
265331

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Trustees

ALAN JOHNSON
Also governs 1 other charity
Anthony Ford
Anthony Richard Coles
Giles Stephen Eyre
Gordon Powell
John Reynolds
Also governs 1 other charity
Margaret Darvill
Also governs 1 other charity
Mark David Akers
William Lambton Nicholson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Wey & Arun Canal Trust

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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