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The Waterways Trust

James Brindley Society, The Boat Museum, The Canal Museum, The National Waterways Museum, Walk On Water

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1074541
Status
Registered
Registered
March 5, 1999
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
United Kingdom

Address

Address
c/o CANAL & RIVER TRUST
NATIONAL WATERWAYS MUSEUM
SOUTH PIER ROAD
ELLESMERE PORT
CHESHIRE
CH65 4FW

Activities

On 1/4/13 the operations and net assets of TWT were transferred to Canal & River Trust (Charity No. 1146792) and TWT ceased trading. Previously working to promote greater public enjoyment of the UK's waterways by raising funds for waterway restoration, conservation, recreation and education. Operations included The Waterways Archive and Designated inland waterway collection in our 3 museums.

Objects: 1) To Preserve And Protect For The Public Benefit Those Features Of Historical, Architectural, Scientific, Engineering Or Scenic Merit Comprised In The Inland Waterways Of The United Kingdom And In Particular The Canal Network ("The Inland Waterways") And In Their Environment Both Natural And Built. 2) To Promote Encourage And Assist The Restoration Development And Use Of The Inland Waterways For The Public Benefit A) For Navigation; And B) For The Improvement Of Commerce And Industry Generally. 3) To Provide Or Assist In The Provision Of Facilities For Recreation Or Other Leisure-Time Occupation Of The Public In The Interests Of Social Welfare With A View To Improving Their Conditions Of Life. 4) To Educate The Public About The Inland Waterways, Their History, Development, Use And Operation By All Appropriate Means Including The Provision Of Museums.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation
Who
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 — —
March 31, 2024 — —
March 31, 2023 — —
March 31, 2022 — —
March 31, 2021 — —

Trustees

Name Appointed
Brian Casey March 21, 2019
Kate Dunwoodie March 21, 2019
Tom Deards March 23, 2017