The Exeter Canal and Quay Trust Limited
Analysis
The Exeter Canal and Quay Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Exeter. It was registered in February 1982, 44 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01605020). It says it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Exeter Canal and Quay Trust Limited reported income of £377k and spending of £702k, spending 186% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £314k to £377k (+20%), an average of +4.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 104%. Over the whole period it spent 118% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Exeter Canal and Quay Trust Limited sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Permaculture Association (Britain) (£375k), The Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway Company (1983) Limited (£377k) and Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain (£373k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The preservation of land, buildings around the Canal and Quay Basin The promotion and encouragement of high standards of architecture The promotion of educational and cultural activities and support of community participation in any form of healthy recreation, including waterborne sportsThe education of the public about the historic trade passing through Canal and Quay.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Permaculture Association (Britain) | Leeds | £375k |
| The Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway Company (1983) Limited | Gwent | £377k |
| Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain | Cumbria | £373k |
| Wensleydale Railway Trust | Northallerton | £378k |