# The Waterways Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1074541 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1074541)
- Company number: 03728156
- Website: https://www.canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment, Recreation
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: James Brindley Society (working); The Boat Museum (working); The Canal Museum (working); The National Waterways Museum (working); Walk on Water (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/waterways-trust

On 1/4/13 the operations and net assets of TWT were transferred to Canal & River Trust (Charity No. 1146792) and TWT ceased trading. Previously working to promote greater public enjoyment of the UK's waterways by raising funds for waterway restoration, conservation, recreation and education. Operations included The Waterways Archive and Designated inland waterway collection in our 3 museums.

## 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 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) to preserve and protect for the public benefit those features of historical, architectural, scientific, engineering or scenic merit comprised in the inland Waterways of the United Kingdom and in particular the canal network ("the inland Waterways") and in their environment both natural and built. 2) to promote encourage and assist the restoration development and use of the inland Waterways for the public benefit a) for navigation; and b) for the improvement of commerce and industry generally. 3) to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure-time occupation of the public in the interests of social welfare with a view to improving their conditions of life. 4) to educate the public about the inland Waterways, their history, development, use and operation by all appropriate means including the provision of museums.

## What it funds

The Waterways Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment and recreation for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Waterways Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Waterways Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (canalrivertrust.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 The Waterways Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Waterways Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Waterways Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Waterways Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Waterways Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Waterways Trust'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 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Waterways Trust?

In its latest reported year The Waterways Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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