# THE WATER ADVENTURE CENTRE

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 508340
- **Other names:** CANOEING, WAC, WATER CENTRE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Dec. 30, 1979
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=508340


## Contact

- **Address:** The Old Boathouse, Fairfield Locks, Off Maddison Road, Droylsden
- **Postcode:** M43 6ES
- **Phone:** 01613012673
- **Email:** info@wateradventurecentre.org.uk
- **Website:** www.wateradventurecentre.org.uk



## Activities

**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.

**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.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## 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

- Bolton
- Bury
- Manchester City
- Oldham
- Rochdale
- Salford City
- Stockport
- Tameside
- Trafford
- Wigan



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £106755 | £190980 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £136836 | £177299 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £167172 | £184772 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £237017 | £197203 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £165837 | £174521 | — | — |



## Trustees

- DIANE KING
- David Naraynsingh — appointed July 24, 2023
- JOHN BYRNE — appointed July 24, 2023
- Suzanne Vincent — appointed July 22, 2019


