THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED

Registered charity 514613 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE SALTISFORD CANAL CENTRE

Providing moorings and facilities for boatersHire of dayboatHire of meeting roomCanal shop

Objects

FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE PERSONS FOR WHOM SUCH FACILITIES ARE PRIMARILY INTENDED, TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF, FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION AT OR NEAR TO THE SALTISFORD CANAL AS HEREINAFTER DEFINED INCLUDING THE RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE SALTISFORD CANAL AND THE PROMOTION OF ITS USE BY ALL APPROPRIATE FORMS OF WATER-BORNE TRAFFIC AND TO BECOME THE NAVIGATION AUTHORITY FOR THE SALTISFORD CANAL. (FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE CLAUSE 3 OF MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION).

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£157k
Latest spending
£177k
Registered
1983
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £20,342 for the year ended 31 October 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted general reserves from £100,558 to £83,331. The trustees confirm that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, citing sufficient budgeted income and reserves to continue operations. Total income for the year was £157,033 against total expenditure of £177,375.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: approximately 9 months unrestricted expenditure (held: £83k)
“It is the policy of the charitable company to maintain unrestricted funds at a !evel which equate to approximately 9 months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Trustee Simon Brittain was paid £20,481 for work carried out to support staffing requirements.
“During the year, trustee Simon Brittain was paid £20,481 (2024: £16,902) for work carried out to support staffing requirements, in line with the Articles of Association.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee remuneration/payment for services
“During the year, trustee and director Simon Brittain was paid £20,481 (2024: £16,902) for work carried out to support staffing requirements, in line with the Articles of Association.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Property (HM Land Registry)

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

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Warwickshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/10/2025£157k£177k
31/10/2024£145k£146k
31/10/2023£158k£138k
31/10/2022£129k£139k
31/10/2021£110k£121k

Common questions

Is THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £20,342 for the year ended 31 October 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted general reserves from £100,558 to £83,331. The trustees confirm that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, citing sufficient budgeted income and reserves to continue operations. Total income for the year was £157,033 against total expenditure of £177,375. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund18/05/2005£5kDay hire narrow boat for disabled persons