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Wirral Community Narrowboat Trust

We seek to improve the quality of life of those who by virtue of age, disability or social factors are disadvantaged or deprived. We do so by providing day trips and short residential breaks on our fully adapted canal boats, crewed by our experienced and fully qualified volunteers.

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Activities & Mission

We seek to improve the quality of life of those who by virtue of age, disability or social factors are disadvantaged or deprived. We do so by providing day trips and short residential breaks on our fully adapted canal boats, crewed by our experienced and fully qualified volunteers.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£43,533
Latest Expenditure
£47,386

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 108.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 108.9%
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£43,533
£47,3860 / 68
2024
£52,301
£41,8930 / 67
2023
£31,020
£33,5670 / 87
2022
£54,941
£60,3330 / 100
2021
£22,637
£21,1050 / 105

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wirral Community Narrowboat Trust

What does Wirral Community Narrowboat Trust do?

We seek to improve the quality of life of those who by virtue of age, disability or social factors are disadvantaged or deprived. We do so by providing day trips and short residential breaks on our fully adapted canal boats, crewed by our experienced and fully qualified volunteers.

How much income did Wirral Community Narrowboat Trust report in 2025?

Wirral Community Narrowboat Trust reported total income of £44k and reported expenditure of £47k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wirral Community Narrowboat Trust registered as a charity?

Wirral Community Narrowboat Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 2001 as charity number 1084432. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Wirral Community Narrowboat Trust?

Wirral Community Narrowboat 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 Wirral Community Narrowboat Trust operate?

Wirral Community Narrowboat Trust operates across 6 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Denbighshire and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Wirral Community Narrowboat Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Wirral Community Narrowboat Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084432.

Details

Address
C/O Thursby House
1 Thursby Road
Bromborough
CH62 3PW
Website
wcnt.org.uk
Registration Date
9 January 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3940589
Charity Number
1084432

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Trustees

Dr Frank David Clayton
Dr TERENCE JOSEPH NOLAN
Govert Johannes Lesage
Judith Glass
Marie Branch
RICHARD PAUL WOODGER
TIMOTHY MOBBS

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