LAPAL CANAL TRUST
The promotion of the restoration of the Dudley No. 2 Canal from Hawne Basin in Halesowen to Selly Oak in Birmingfham.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £22,096 and total reserves were £229,971 at the end of the financial year. The trustees reviewed the charity's need for reserves and believe the amount held is adequate to ensure effective operations. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts did not comply with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- DR Tony Louis Whateley
- David Struckett
- Denis Pike
- Dr ANDREW HARDIE
- Hugh Humphreys OBE
- John Lionel Frederick Hemingway
- Michael John Payne
- Paul Smith
- Peter Fisher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £27k | £9k |
| 31/12/2023 | £9k | £50k |
| 31/12/2022 | £118k | £290k |
| 31/12/2021 | £45k | £6k |
| 31/12/2020 | £201k | £25k |
Common questions
Is LAPAL CANAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £22,096 and total reserves were £229,971 at the end of the financial year. The trustees reviewed the charity's need for reserves and believe the amount held is adequate to ensure effective operations. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts did not comply with applicable standards. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LAPAL CANAL TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LAPAL CANAL TRUST as a grant recipient include THE DULVERTON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Seating by the canal. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/12/2017 | £10k | "Feasibility study for canal restoration from Selly Oak to California" |