# The East Anglian Waterways Association Ltd

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 251382 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/251382)
- Company number: 00895405
- Website: https://www.eawa.co.uk
- Latest income: £1,373; spending £464
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage, Recreation
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Central Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Suffolk
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/east-anglian-waterways-association

The Association was formed in 1958 to work for the restoration, preservation and improvement of all the inland waterways in East Anglia for the benefit of the general public. The association covers the Lincolnshire waterways, Middle Levels, the four main rivers and tributaries flowing out into the Wash, the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads and the detached navigations in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £1,373 | £464 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £784 | £529 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £912 | £455 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £1,257 | £374 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £2,023 | £371 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The preservation, maintenance in good order and improvement of canals, navigable rivers and inland Waterways for the use of the public. Provided that these primary objects shall be carried out and the powers hereinafter conferred upon the association shall be exercised exclusively in a manner beneficial to the public and recognised by the law of England as charitable. (for further objects see memorandum and articles)

## What it funds

The East Anglian Waterways Association Ltd is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, environment / conservation / heritage and recreation for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The East Anglian Waterways Association Ltd reported income of £1,373 and spending of £464. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £2,193 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Lincolnshire and Norfolk and 2 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The East Anglian Waterways Association Ltd in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (eawa.co.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 The East Anglian Waterways Association Ltd open for applications now?

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

### Where does The East Anglian Waterways Association Ltd fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Lincolnshire and Norfolk and 2 more areas.

### Does The East Anglian Waterways Association Ltd give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The East Anglian Waterways Association Ltd makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The East Anglian Waterways Association Ltd give each year?

The register does not break out The East Anglian Waterways Association Ltd's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £464. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £439 a year.

### How large is The East Anglian Waterways Association Ltd?

In its latest reported year The East Anglian Waterways Association Ltd reported income of £1,373 and spending of £464.


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