# Cotswold Way Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1167094 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1167094)
- Website: https://www.cotswoldwayassociation.org.uk
- Latest income: £11.9k; spending £8,636
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Health / saving of lives, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset, Worcestershire
- Other names: Cwa (working)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/cotswold-way-association

The CWA engages with user groups and those responsible for day-to-day maintenance to identify possible improvements to the Cotswold Way. We ensure the relevant responsible bodies carry out core maintenance of the trails. We commission work to implement these improvements, supporting, wherever possible, local volunteer organisations in carrying out the work with expenses and materials.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £11.9k | £8,636 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £12.8k | £11.9k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £13.9k | £12.2k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £13.6k | £21k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £20.5k | £5,413 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the conservation and protection of the Cotswold way national trail and the surrounding environment of the Cotswold way national trail and its habitats (including the Cotswold way circular walks, linking and access routes and other named trails in the area) for the public benefit.

## What it funds

Cotswold Way Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Cotswold Way Association reported income of £11.9k and spending of £8,636. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £59.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Bath and North East Somerset and 1 more area.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Cotswold Way Association in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (cotswoldwayassociation.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Cotswold Way Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Cotswold Way Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Cotswold Way Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Bath and North East Somerset and 1 more area.

### Does Cotswold Way Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Cotswold Way Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Cotswold Way Association give each year?

The register does not break out Cotswold Way Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £8,636. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.8k a year.

### How large is Cotswold Way Association?

In its latest reported year Cotswold Way Association reported income of £11.9k and spending of £8,636.


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