Trustee report 2026 delivered by Chairman at AGM
Once again it is my pleasure to present the Trustees report for the year to 31st December 2025.
As you have heard from Geoff, we actually did 128 trips, which, although down on previous years was still very encouraging when you realise we lost 6 weeks at our busiest period during the great drought of 2025. This was a once in a lifetime event which was due to Todbrook reservoir still being closed, and an unprecedented spell of warm dry weather. At least it appears that Todbrook repairs are now more or less complete, and with the usual British weather the shortage of water should not occur again.
We are still encouraged to see how most of our long standing customers have come back year after year to enjoy their days on the water, even when the weather leaves a lot to be desired.
We have welcomed a number of new volunteers, and will be trying to find more in the coming months, so anyone with friends or relatives who you think may like to join the crew, please contact our Secretary. We have already opened the bookings for the 2026 season, and we are encouraged by the number already received.
In order to keep to our Reserve Policy, we are having to increasing the price of a usual 4 hour trip to £135, which I am sure all our customers will readily accept.
Although we have had small technical issues with the boat, these are to be expected due to its age, and we are realising how important it is to carry out regular preventative maintenance to ensure the reliability of the Mary Sunley, and our thanks to the maintenance committee, and a number of other volunteers who have helped in keeping the boat ship shape.
Our Social events have include the Beijing in April, the Turkish Bistro in June, and of course the highlight of our social calendar, Sue and Trevor’s fantastic barbecue in September. All most enjoyable, if rather bad for the figure? If anyone has any ideas for a social event, and would like to organise it, please do not hesitate to speak to any Trustees.
There are a number of changes to the Trustees this coming year, with Geoff standing down as treasurer, and Roger kindly taking over the purse strings, may I thank you Geoff for all the hard work you have done to make the charity finances run so smoothly. I will also be retiring both as Chairman, and as a trustee I have been a trustee for 13 years, and chairman for the last 9 years, and I feel it is time for new blood.
I extend sincere thanks to all my fellow Trustees and committee members for their commitment and enthusiastic support. All make a real contribution to
the success of the trust. A number of us have been trustees for many years, and we are mindful of requiring new blood and ideas, so if anyone is interested in becoming a trustee, or helping with the running of the boat in any way please get in touch. And finally, a big thank you to all our splendid volunteers for your commitment, enthusiasm, and humour. Thank you.
Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust
YEAR END ACCOUNT
2025
| MARY SUNLEY CANAL BOAT TRUST | ||||||
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| End of Year Account | ||||||
| 31 December 2025 | ||||||
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
| INCOME | Budget | |||||
| 16,190.00 | 18,420.00 | 18,180.00 | Hire Charges | 16,985.00 £ |
18000 | |
| 396.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Credit b/f | 0 | ||
| 639.03 | 715.70 | 6204.39 | Donations & Sponsorship | 1,158.63 £ |
730 | |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Grants & CommunityFunding | - £ |
0 | |
| - | - | 0.00 | Public Events(e.g. Poynton Show) | - £ |
0 | |
| 428.17 | 443.44 | 461.24 | CollectingTins & Sales on Boat | 411.77 £ |
450 | |
| 315.50 | 260.00 | 183.50 | Crew Clothing | 230.00 £ |
300 | |
| 94.73 | 61.13 | 1410.71 | Interest | 1,914.63 £ |
1500 | |
| - | - | 0.00 | Other | 25.00 £ |
0 | |
| 18,063.43 | 19,900.27 | 26,439.84 | TOTAL INCOME | 20,725.03 £ |
20980 | |
| EXPENDITURE | ||||||
| Fixed Costs | ||||||
| 796.68 | 868.38 | 944.70 | Boat Licence | 982.50 £ |
970 | |
| 1,960.91 | 2173.35 | 2390.68 | Mooring& Rent | 2,510.21 £ |
2500 | |
| 50.00 | 130.00 | 0.00 | Membership | - £ |
150 | |
| 1,782.55 | 2033.33 | 2342.34 | Insurance | 2,186.28 £ |
2500 | |
| 225.76 | 242.69 | 421.02 | Annual Maintenance & Inspections | 645.56 £ |
350 | |
| Variable Costs | ||||||
| 1,549.86 | 1075.10 | 1287.20 | Diesel | 1,029.48 £ |
1300 | |
| 150.00 | 553.19 | 515.00 | Regular Maintenance Inc. PumpOuts | 484.75 £ |
600 | |
| 1,627.79 | 2293.52 | 3311.63 | Repairs and Equipment | 1,725.39 £ |
3500 | |
| 382.34 | 146.95 | 156.57 | Consumables(not fuel) | 85.09 £ |
200 | |
| Admin and Crew Costs | ||||||
| 866.90 | 1123.08 | 1461.21 | Bookingandpayment system | 1,313.75 £ |
1500 | |
| - | 0 | 33.36 | Admin/Secretarial | 50 | ||
| 299.00 | 0 | 0.00 | Marketingand Promotion | 250 | ||
| 1,498.20 | 462.00 | 350.20 | Training | 1,662.80 £ |
1500 | |
| 261.30 | 237.24 | 216.12 | Crew ClothingInc. ID | 174.54 £ |
0 | |
| - | 0 | 560.00 | Crew Recognition | - £ |
700 | |
| 166.91 | 141.99 | 132.99 | Other | 169.63 £ |
300 | |
| 11,618.20 | 11480.82 | 14123.02 | TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 12,969.98 £ |
16370 | |
| 6,445.23 | 8419.45 | 12316.82 | NET INCOME(Operating Surplus/loss) | 7,755.05 £ |
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| Statement of Assests,liabilities and cash at | 31 December 2026 | |||||
| Assets and Liabilities | ||||||
| 60,000.00 | 55000 | MarySunley2 Canal Boat(estimated value) | 50,000.00 £ |
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| Liabilities ' Accruals due within 12 months' | 1,935.00 £ |
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| Bank Account - cash | ||||||
| 16,517.93 | 6,043.67 | 4949.78 | Co-opBank | 4,790.20 £ |
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| 36,132.25 | 45,000.00 | 58024.24 | Vernon BuildingSociety35 dayaccount | 65,713.61 £ |
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| 10,026.96 | 10413.43 | Vernon BuildingSocietyeasyaccess account | 10,638.69 £ |
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| 52,650.18 | 61,070.63 | 73387.45 | Total cash in bank accounts | 81,142.50 £ |
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1st Feb 2026