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Wilts & Berks Canal Trust

Also known as: Wilts and Berks Canal Amenity Group, Wilts & Berks Canal Amenity Group

To protect, conserve and improve the route of the Wilts & Berks and North Wilts canals and branches for the benefit of the community and environment.

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Activities & Mission

To protect, conserve and improve the route of the Wilts & Berks and North Wilts canals and branches for the benefit of the community and environment.

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
£346,704
Latest Expenditure
£249,192

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 71.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 71.9%
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
£346,704
£249,1920 / 260
2024
£301,945
£262,2290 / 350
2023
£313,313
£311,9310 / 300
2022
£388,533
£279,0680 / 200
2021
£439,362
£112,7540 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wilts & Berks Canal Trust

What does Wilts & Berks Canal Trust do?

To protect, conserve and improve the route of the Wilts & Berks and North Wilts canals and branches for the benefit of the community and environment.

How much income did Wilts & Berks Canal Trust report in 2025?

Wilts & Berks Canal Trust reported total income of £347k and reported expenditure of £249k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wilts & Berks Canal Trust registered as a charity?

Wilts & Berks Canal Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 July 1988 as charity number 299595. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs Wilts & Berks Canal Trust?

Wilts & Berks Canal Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wilts & Berks Canal Trust operate?

Wilts & Berks Canal Trust operates across 4 areas: Oxfordshire, Swindon, West Berkshire and Wiltshire.

Is Wilts & Berks Canal Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Wilts & Berks Canal Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299595.

Details

Address
Wilts & Berks Canal Trust
Dauntsey Lock
CHIPPENHAM
SN15 4HD
Registration Date
20 July 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
299595
Charity Number
299595

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Trustees

Andrew Bryan Rhoades
BRIAN PETER STOVOLD
John Anderson Nigel Graham
Also governs 1 other charity
Justin D Lewis
Martin Christopher Holliss
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard John Green
STEPHEN PAUL BACON

Also Known As

  • Wilts and Berks Canal Amenity Group
  • Wilts & Berks Canal Amenity Group

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14 May 2026
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