# The Worcester/birmingham and Droitwich Canals Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 500159 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/500159)
- Website: https://www.wbcs.org.uk
- Latest income: £72.2k; spending £38.1k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage
- 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 human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/worcester-birmingham-and-droitwich-canals-society

THE HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION OF THE INLAND WATERWAYS RAISING FUNDS FOR RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION PROJECTS. ALSO RAISING FUNDS TO RUN CECILIA, A 70 FT NARROWBOAT THAT IS USED BY GROUPS LOOKING AFTER SPECIALS NEED, THE ELDERLY AND OTHERS TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO TAKE INTEREST IN THE HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION OF THE WATERWAYS. THE BOAT IS RUN ENTIRELY BY DONATIONS.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Worcester/birmingham and Droitwich Canals Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, amateur sport and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Worcester/birmingham and Droitwich Canals Society reported income of £72.2k and spending of £38.1k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Worcester/birmingham and Droitwich Canals Society in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (wbcs.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 Worcester/birmingham and Droitwich Canals Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Worcester/birmingham and Droitwich Canals Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Worcester/birmingham and Droitwich Canals Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Worcester/birmingham and Droitwich Canals Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The Worcester/birmingham and Droitwich Canals Society?

In its latest reported year The Worcester/birmingham and Droitwich Canals Society reported income of £72.2k and spending of £38.1k.


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