Brent River and Canal Society
Analysis
Brent River and Canal Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 1974, 52 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Brent River and Canal Society reported income of £13k and spending of £12k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £13k to £13k (+0.6%), an average of +0.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 102%. Over the whole period it spent 81% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Brent River and Canal Society sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 36th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Scout and Guide Graduate Association (£13k), Gage Foundation (£13k) and The Friends of St Andrew's, East and West Hagbourne (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Working with local boroughs to safeguard Brent River Park and improve public access. Opposing planning applications likely to impact on the park. Arrange occasional working parties to clear undergrowth and refuse from specific areas. Help in saving and preserving buildings of character. Provide information and publicise events such as meetings and walks.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Scout and Guide Graduate Association | Northamptonshire | £13k |
| Gage Foundation | London | £13k |
| The Friends of St Andrew's, East and West Hagbourne | Didcot | £13k |
| Shotesham Common | Norwich | £13k |