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The Wheelyboat Trust

Provision of wheelchair accessible boats on public waters all over the UK to provide disabled people with hassle-free and independent access to waterborne activities such as nature watching, pleasure boating, powerboating and angling.

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Activities & Mission

Provision of wheelchair accessible boats on public waters all over the UK to provide disabled people with hassle-free and independent access to waterborne activities such as nature watching, pleasure boating, powerboating and angling.

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
£208,709
Latest Expenditure
£219,961

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 105.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 105.4%
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
£208,709
£219,9610 / 0
2024
£252,210
£241,7270 / 0
2023
£363,532
£358,2140 / 0
2022
£330,712
£356,3700 / 0
2021
£339,392
£284,0150 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Wheelyboat Trust

What does The Wheelyboat Trust do?

Provision of wheelchair accessible boats on public waters all over the UK to provide disabled people with hassle-free and independent access to waterborne activities such as nature watching, pleasure boating, powerboating and angling.

How much income did The Wheelyboat Trust report in 2025?

The Wheelyboat Trust reported total income of £209k and reported expenditure of £220k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Wheelyboat Trust registered as a charity?

The Wheelyboat Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 September 1985 as charity number 292216. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs The Wheelyboat Trust?

The Wheelyboat Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR A G SCOTT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Wheelyboat Trust operate?

The Wheelyboat Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Wheelyboat Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Wheelyboat Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 292216.

Details

Address
NORTH LODGE
BURTON PARK ROAD
PETWORTH
GU28 0JT
Registration Date
18 September 1985
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
292216
Charity Number
292216

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Trustees

MR A G SCOTT Chair
Ian Thornley OBE
James Ian Leslie Melville
MARCIA EARLY BROCKLEBANK
Also governs 1 other charity
MRS P V SELIGMAN
Sarah Elizabeth Buscall
Also governs 1 other charity
Simon Derek Barrowcliff
Zoe Lavinia Beatrice Benyon
Also governs 3 other charities

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14 May 2026
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