THE LANCASTER CANAL TRUST
Member Lancaster Canal Regeneration Partnership.Canal RestorationInstallation/maintenance of information boards, signage, canal side seats in liaison with CRT.Monitors canal side planning applications.Holds regular volunteer working parties for specific projects.Provides boat trips, talks, public meetings, canal festivals, shows etc for publicity, recruitment and fundraising
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £28,420 for the year ending March 2025, resulting in total net assets of £172,281. The Treasurer's Report notes that interest received was higher due to rising interest rates, and the Chair's Annual Report describes the financial status as 'solid'.
What the accounts disclose
“This leaves the Trust in the situation of having neither a chair or secretary and reduces the number of trustees. This is not really sustainable for the long term” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/01/2017)
Trustees
- Ian Andrew Treanor
- MR PETER JONES
- Nigel Francis Hardacre
- ROGER CHARLES MATTHEWS
- Robert David Phillips
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £41k | £12k |
| 31/03/2024 | £33k | £22k |
| 31/03/2023 | £19k | £13k |
| 31/03/2022 | £17k | £23k |
| 31/03/2021 | £52k | £14k |
Common questions
Is THE LANCASTER CANAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £28,420 for the year ending March 2025, resulting in total net assets of £172,281. The Treasurer's Report notes that interest received was higher due to rising interest rates, and the Chair's Annual Report describes the financial status as 'solid'. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/10/2013 | £7k | "Lancaster Canal Trust: Vision for the future" |