THE STOCKPORT CANAL BOAT TRUST FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
Charity provides daily canal boat trips for disabled/elderly people.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased significantly from £109,280 to £45,934 due to a net expenditure of £63,346, driven by extensive restoration work on the charity's boat. The trustees report that sufficient reserves are maintained to fund day-to-day operations for up to six months and to ensure funds are available for future repairs.
What the accounts disclose
“Sufficient reserves are maintained to fund the day to day running of the charity for up to six months and to ensure that funds are available to repair the boat when necessary.” — page 5
Trustees
- SUSAN WOODGATEchair
- DAVID BLUFF
- David Gordon
- Jane Frances Dineen
- Lisa Smart
- Paul Allerton
- Thomas John Braide
- ian paul Watson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £56k | £119k |
| 31/12/2023 | £78k | £51k |
| 31/12/2022 | £47k | £40k |
| 31/12/2021 | £39k | £28k |
| 31/12/2020 | £20k | £17k |
Common questions
Is THE STOCKPORT CANAL BOAT TRUST FOR DISABLED PEOPLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased significantly from £109,280 to £45,934 due to a net expenditure of £63,346, driven by extensive restoration work on the charity's boat. The trustees report that sufficient reserves are maintained to fund day-to-day operations for up to six months and to ensure funds are available for future repairs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/08/2023 | £10k | External Refurbishment of New Horizons Canal Boat |