The Cotswold Canals Trust
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1. To promote for the benefit of the community the reopening of the Cotswold Canals.2. To promote the restoration of the two waterways to give a balance between the needs of navigation, development, recreation, heritage, landscape conservation, wildlife and natural habitats.3. To promote the use of all the towpath as the Thames and Severn Way.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Cotswold Canals Trust has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1975, it predates 86% of the environment charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 5,685 environment charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE COTSWOLD CANALS TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE COTSWOLD CANALS TRUST is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE COTSWOLD CANALS TRUST is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 10 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Cotswold Canals Trust
The Cotswold Canals Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Stroud, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £609K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Based on official filings, The Cotswold Canals Trust has £609K in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for environment charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
1. To promote for the benefit of the community the reopening of the Cotswold Canals.2. To promote the restoration of the two waterways to give a balance between the needs of navigation, development, recreation, heritage, landscape conservation, wildlife and natural habitats.3. To promote the use of all the towpath as the Thames and Severn Way. The Cotswold Canals Trust is classified as an environment organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1975.
The Cotswold Canals Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
The Cotswold Canals Trust's registered charity number is 269721. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Cotswold Canals Trust is located in Stroud, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years.
The Cotswold Canals Trust is based in Stroud in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Cotswold Canals Trust
- What is The Cotswold Canals Trust?
- The Cotswold Canals Trust is a environment charitable company based in Stroud, United Kingdom. 1. To promote for the benefit of the community the reopening of the Cotswold Canals.2. To promote the restoration of the two waterways to give a balance between the needs of navigation, development, recreation, heritage, landscape conservation, wildlife and natural habitats.3. To promote the use of all the towpath as the Thames and Severn Way.
- When was The Cotswold Canals Trust founded?
- The Cotswold Canals Trust was founded in 1975.
- Where is The Cotswold Canals Trust located?
- Headquartered in Stroud, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Cotswold Canals Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £608,573. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Cotswold Canals Trust trustworthy?
- The Cotswold Canals Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Cotswold Canals Trust's website?
- https://www.cotswoldcanals.org.uk
- Are donations to The Cotswold Canals Trust tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.