The Safe Anchor Trust Limited
Analysis
The Safe Anchor Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in October 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04700044). It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Safe Anchor Trust Limited reported income of £46k and spending of £72k, spending 156% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £55k to £46k (-17%), an average of -4.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 87%. Over the whole period it spent 114% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Safe Anchor Trust Limited sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Mill End Community Trust (£46k), Teesside Dementia Link Services (£46k) and The Chanctonbury Community Play Scheme CIO (£46k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our aim is to provide free, enjoyable, safe and therapeutic canal boat trips for those in our community who are disadvantaged through physical or mental disabilities, social isolation, age or social deprivation. Travelling in canal time provides a calming experience for our passengers. Supported by the Canal & River Trust, we also help to maintain our local waterways and surrounding environment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Mill End Community Trust | Hertfordshire | £46k |
| Teesside Dementia Link Services | Stockton-On-Tees | £46k |
| The Chanctonbury Community Play Scheme CIO | West Sussex | £46k |
| Tilkiler Solidarity and Support Association | London | £46k |