Grand Western Canal Association Limited
Grand Western Canal Trust, The Grand Western Canal Trust
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1068943
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- March 30, 1998
- Legal form
- Charitable company
- Area of benefit
- Grand Western Canal Between Tiverton, Devon And Taunton, Somerset.
Address
- Address
- LOWER BEER
UPLOWMAN
TIVERTON
DEVON
EX16 7PF
Contact
- Phone
- 01884821239
- [email protected]
- Website
friendsgrandwesterncanal.org.uk
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
Areas of operation
- Local Authority
- Devon, Somerset
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £1,435 | £1,001 |
| March 31, 2024 | £908 | £7,824 |
| March 31, 2023 | £1,463 | £598 |
| March 31, 2022 | £1,452 | £2,593 |
| March 31, 2021 | £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 |
Nearby
- Uplowman School PTFA 1.1 mi
- Huntsham Village Hall 1.8 mi
- Quercus Charitable Trust 2.0 mi
- Hockworthy Village Hall 2.1 mi
- League Of Friends Musgrove Park Hospital 2.1 mi