THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED
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).
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.
What the accounts disclose
“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
“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
“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
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Gordon Peter James Jolly
- PATRICIA LLOYD MRS
- SIMON BRITTAIN
- VAUGHN HARRIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/05/2005 | £5k | Day hire narrow boat for disabled persons |