The Water Adventure Centre
Canoeing, Wac, Water Centre
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 508340
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Dec. 30, 1979
- Legal form
- Other
- Area of benefit
- Not Defined
Address
- Address
- The Old Boathouse
Fairfield Locks
Off Maddison Road
Droylsden
M43 6ES
Contact
- Phone
- 01613012673
- [email protected]
- Website
wateradventurecentre.org.uk
Activities
WAC is a vibrant youth project blending youth work, canoes and water. Focusing on developing confidence and self esteem, awareness of self, others and our environment communication and collaborative working. Young people 8 to 19 join our youth clubs, whereas groups of all ages book canoeing sessions. WAC aims to work with those most affected by disability, discrimination and disadvantage.
Objects: The Provision Of A Water Based Adventure Play And Youth Centre At Fairfield Locks On The Ashton Canal At Droylsden Manchester For Recreation And Other Leisure-Time Occupation For Children Who Have Need Of Such Facilities By Reason Of Their Youth, Poverty Or Social And Economic Circumstances And Which Will Improve The Conditions Of Life For Such Children By Promoting Their Physical, Mental And Spiritual Well-Being. To Advance The Education Of Children In The Craft Of Boat Building And Boat Handling. For Further Details See Constitution Adopted 27 November 1978.
Classification
- How
- Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- What
- General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Disability, Amateur Sport, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation
- Who
- Children/young People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Local Authority
- Bolton, Bury, Manchester City, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford City, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £106,755 | £190,980 | |
| March 31, 2024 | £136,836 | £177,299 | |
| March 31, 2023 | £167,172 | £184,772 | |
| March 31, 2022 | £237,017 | £197,203 | |
| March 31, 2021 | £165,837 | £174,521 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Diane King | |
| David Naraynsingh | July 24, 2023 |
| John Byrne | July 24, 2023 |
| Suzanne Vincent | July 22, 2019 |