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Grand Western Canal Association Limited

Grand Western Canal Trust, The Grand Western Canal Trust

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1068943
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Jan. 4, 2026. Filing history
Registered
March 30, 1998
Legal form
Charitable company
Company number
03487632

Address

Address
Lower Beer
Uplowman
Tiverton
Devon
EX16 7PF

Activities

Maintenence and enhancement of the canal in both Devon (watered) and Somerset (unwatered) through monthly working parties and collaboration with partners, particularly regarding the historical structures. Presentations about canal history are given to local bodies. Currently developing a Park'nGlide scheme to carry visitors from a car park to Taunton town centre by water using electric boats

Objects: A) To Promote And Assist In The Renovating, Conservation And Best Long-Term Maintenance And Management Of All Sections Of The Grand Western Canal Between Tiverton, Devon And Taunton, Somerset.b)1) To Promote Use Of The Canal As An Amenity And For Water-Related And Recreational Activities By And For The Benefit Of The Public.b)2) To Promote And Educate The Public In The History Structure And Use Of The Canal In Particular And Of Canals And Inland Waterways Generally.b)3) To Promote And Educate The Public In Care For The Diverse Flora And Fauna Of The Canal In Particular And Of Canals And Inland Waterways Generally.

Classification

How
Provides Other Finance, Provides Human Resources, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Area of benefit
Grand Western Canal Between Tiverton, Devon And Taunton, Somerset.
Local Authority
Devon, Somerset

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 Jan. 4, 2026On time £1,435 £1,001
March 31, 2024 Jan. 4, 2025On time £908 £7,824
March 31, 2023 Jan. 20, 2024On time £1,463 £598
March 31, 2022 Jan. 23, 2023On time £1,452 £2,593
March 31, 2021 Jan. 12, 2022On time £1,529 £1,620

Trustees

Name Appointed
Dr ROBERT LOVELACE PENROSE HODGSON PHD MICE (Chair) June 11, 1998
Christopher David Whitcombe Oct. 13, 1999
Trevor White June 10, 1998
Valerie Helen Whitcombe Oct. 26, 2010