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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1121146
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The Friends of the Canal Museum is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1121146. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Northamptonshire. The register describes its activities as: “The Friends support the work of The Canal Museum Stoke Bruerne through volunteer effort and fundraising. As a local organisation we are vitally interested in maintaining and preserving the heritage of our waterways system, particularly relating to Northamptonshire.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance public education by supporting and supplementing the work of the national waterways Museum at stoke bruerne.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £7,370 and spending of £1,987.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£7,370
Latest spending
£1,987
- What it funds
- Education / trainingEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resources
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £7,370 | £1,987 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,927 | £165 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,029 | £1,738 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £577 | £2,129 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,976 | £68.2k |
Charitable objects
To advance public education by supporting and supplementing the work of the national waterways Museum at stoke bruerne.
Where it operates
Northamptonshire
- Formerly
- Friends of the National Waterways Museum at Stoke Bruerne
- Trustees
- 7
What The Friends of the Canal Museum funds
The Friends of the Canal Museum is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £74.2k in total.
How to apply to The Friends of the Canal Museum
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the Canal Museum in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (friendsofcanalmuseum.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 about The Friends of the Canal Museum
Is The Friends of the Canal Museum open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of the Canal Museum is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Friends of the Canal Museum fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Northamptonshire.
Does The Friends of the Canal Museum give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of the Canal Museum makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Friends of the Canal Museum give each year?
The register does not break out The Friends of the Canal Museum's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £1,987. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.8k a year.
How large is The Friends of the Canal Museum?
In its latest reported year The Friends of the Canal Museum reported income of £7,370 and spending of £1,987.
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