Erewash Canal Preservation and Development Association
Analysis
Erewash Canal Preservation and Development Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottingham. It was registered in July 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Erewash Canal Preservation and Development Association reported income of £43k and spending of £29k, leaving 33% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £16k to £43k (+165%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 107%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Erewash Canal Preservation and Development Association sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Stratford Upon Avon Chamber Music Society (£43k), The Rye Wurlitzer Academy (£43k) and 1st Lickey Scout Group (£43k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Association works closely with Canal & River Trust and holds weekly work parties to assist with the on-going maintenance and upkeep of the Erewash canal.ECP&DA also owns and maintains Sandiacre Lock cottages, opening them to the general public.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Stratford Upon Avon Chamber Music Society | Warwickshire | £43k |
| The Rye Wurlitzer Academy | St. Leonards-on-Sea | £43k |
| 1st Lickey Scout Group | Worcestershire | £43k |
| Buxton & District U3a | Derbyshire | £43k |