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THE CHICHESTER SHIP CANAL TRUST

Registered charity 1094873 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The purpose of the Trust is to preserve and maintain an attractive and accessible canal, safeguarding the unique heritage and natural habitat, for present and future generations to enjoy. We focus on 4 benefits that an active and regenerating waterway brings: economic and cultural contribution, physical and mental health, social cohesion and civic pride, environment and heritage.

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Latest income
£84k
Latest spending
£34k
Registered
2002
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £50,764 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds of £670,037. The trustees confirm that the charity is largely dependent on volunteers and that the independent examiner found no matters giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations and legacies (73% of income)
“Donations and legacies 61,376” — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: unclear (held: £573k)
“The Risk Assessment and Reserves Policies relating to the Canal have been agreed by the Trust Board.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Chichester Ship Canal Trust (matched by registered charity number).

Property (HM Land Registry)

3 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: West Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£84k£34k
31/12/2023£83k£49k
31/12/2022£130k£147k
31/12/2021£132k£33k
31/12/2020£68k£45k

Common questions

Is THE CHICHESTER SHIP CANAL TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £50,764 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds of £670,037. The trustees confirm that the charity is largely dependent on volunteers and that the independent examiner found no matters giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds THE CHICHESTER SHIP CANAL TRUST?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CHICHESTER SHIP CANAL TRUST as a grant recipient include THE GERALD MICKLEM CHARITABLE TRUST, THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE GERALD MICKLEM CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2022£5kEnvironment/wildlife
THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2022£4k