CANALSIDE HERITAGE CENTRE
A heritage centre in renovated lock cottages next to Beeston Weir and The River Trent depicting life on the waterways and the history of the Beeston Cut. There is also a small gift shop, tea rooms and community garden with allotment plots which are to be used by local schools and beehives. Open all year round 7 days a week.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net deficit of £91,765 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £722,407 to £630,642. Despite this deficit, the trustees consider the level of reserves held to be satisfactory to enable the charity to continue its current activities. The charity is dependent on grant income, which provided £101,294, to fund its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal funding sources in 2024/25 was grant income from the Heritage Lottery Fund of £101,294.” — page 4
“Through annual review of its Reserves Policy which is seen as a key step in that risk management process.” — page 4
“At the year end CHC Beeston Enterprises Limited was owed £27,310 (2024 - £16,067 owed to) from Canalside Heritage Centre. This loan is interest free and is repayable.in demand.” — page 13
“At the year end the company was owed ENil (2024 - £150) by Trent Arch (company number 41753880). This company is controlled by a director of Canalside Heritage Centre. This loan is interest free and is repayable on demand.” — page 13
“At the year end CHC Beeston Enterprises Limited was owed £27,310 (2024 - £16,067 owed to) from Canalside Heritage Centre. This loan is interest free and is repayable.in demand.” — page 13
“At the year end the company was owed ENil (2024 - £150) by Trent Arch (company number 41753880). This company is controlled by a director of Canalside Heritage Centre. This loan is interest free and is repayable on demand.” — page 13
“The above represents the 100% shareholding in the subsidiary trading company CHC Beeston Enterprises Limited, a company registered in England. and Wales.” — page 12
Funders the charity credits
- The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (31/08/2021)
Trustees
- STEWART CRAVEN LIOBchair
- Iain Paterson-Stephens
- JODIE SCADDAN LLB
- Juliette Sunderland
- Kathleen Margaret Foale
- MICHAEL SPENCER
- Malcolm Dodd
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £117k | £209k |
| 31/03/2024 | £112k | £192k |
| 31/03/2023 | £62k | £161k |
| 31/03/2022 | £97k | £137k |
| 31/03/2021 | £264k | £113k |
Common questions
Is CANALSIDE HERITAGE CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net deficit of £91,765 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £722,407 to £630,642. Despite this deficit, the trustees consider the level of reserves held to be satisfactory to enable the charity to continue its current activities. The charity is dependent on grant income, which provided £101,294, to fund its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CANALSIDE HERITAGE CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CANALSIDE HERITAGE CENTRE as a grant recipient include LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/03/2022 | £243k | "Beeston and Beyond" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/06/2020 | £47k | "COVID19 Canalside Heritage Centre" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 06/03/2012 | £912k | "Canal Side Heritage Centre" |