Waterways Experiences
Analysis
Waterways Experiences is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hemel Hempstead. It was registered in April 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability and recreation, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Waterways Experiences reported income of £129k and spending of £94k, leaving 27% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £85k to £129k (+52%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 31%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Waterways Experiences sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Actors' Workshop Bristol (£129k), Diverse UK (£129k) and Flash Musicals (£129k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provision of canal trips on boats with full disabled access and of other facilities especially for individuals or groups with, or supporting people with, a disability or in any way disadvantaged. Based on the Grand Union Canal at Nash Mills, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Actors' Workshop Bristol | Bristol | £129k |
| Diverse UK | Bristol | £129k |
| Flash Musicals | Edgware | £129k |
| Spice Up Ltd | London | £129k |