BUCKINGHAM CANAL SOCIETY
Restoration and re-watering of 10.5 miles of the former Buckingham arm of the Grand Union Canal from Cosgrove to Buckingham.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £39,892 to £38,467, while total net assets fell from £345,616.66 to £304,041.64 due to expenditure exceeding income. The trustees confirm that sufficient funding remains to cover core costs and continue key tasks for the new year.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations:General (includes expenses donated back) 17,573” — page 3
“our recently formed trading arm, Buckingham Canal Ltd, is now bearing fruit with a contribution this year of over £7000.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/01/2015)
Trustees
- PAUL RODGERSchair
- ATHINA BECKETT
- Amanda Morley
- Richard Dwight
- Ruth Millard
- STEPHEN MORLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £35k | £42k |
| 30/11/2024 | £49k | £56k |
| 30/11/2023 | £87k | £62k |
| 30/11/2022 | £47k | £49k |
| 30/11/2021 | £39k | £50k |
Common questions
Is BUCKINGHAM CANAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £39,892 to £38,467, while total net assets fell from £345,616.66 to £304,041.64 due to expenditure exceeding income. The trustees confirm that sufficient funding remains to cover core costs and continue key tasks for the new year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BUCKINGHAM CANAL SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BUCKINGHAM CANAL SOCIETY as a grant recipient include Moto Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moto Foundation | FY2021 | £275 | Community Grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/01/2021 | £6k | Growing Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2020 | £870 | Canal Festival |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/10/2018 | £25k | Buckingham Canal Restoration |
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 22/03/2018 | £3k | Hyde Lane Pumping Station |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/03/2006 | £955 | Chainsaw Training Project |