THE WATER ADVENTURE CENTRE
Registered charity 508340 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CANOEING, WAC, WATER CENTRE
WAC is a vibrant youth project blending youth work, canoes and water. Focusing on developing confidence and self esteem, awareness of self, others and our environment communication and collaborative working. Young people 8 to 19 join our youth clubs, whereas groups of all ages book canoeing sessions. WAC aims to work with those most affected by disability, discrimination and disadvantage.
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · Disability · Amateur Sport · Economic/community Development/employment · Recreation · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity experienced a reduction in funding income alongside increases in wages and running costs, forcing it to use reserves to cover operational expenses. The trustees identify rebuilding financial reserves as the main priority for the upcoming year. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accord with those records.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: none
“Our key funders have been Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Manchester City Council Youth and Play Fund.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“As a result of our reduction in income and increase in expenditure, we have had to use our reserves to pay our wages and running costs.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/06/2023) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Bolton · Bury · Manchester City · Oldham · Rochdale · Salford City · Stockport · Tameside · Trafford · Wigan
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE WATER ADVENTURE CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity experienced a reduction in funding income alongside increases in wages and running costs, forcing it to use reserves to cover operational expenses. The trustees identify rebuilding financial reserves as the main priority for the upcoming year. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accord with those records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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