Pocklington Canal Amenity Society
Analysis
Pocklington Canal Amenity Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in York. It was registered in January 1971, 55 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides human resources, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Pocklington Canal Amenity Society reported income of £17k and spending of £13k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £14k to £17k (+22%), an average of +5.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 25%. Over the whole period it spent 69% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Pocklington Canal Amenity Society sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Fordwich and District (£17k), Blaise Community Garden (£17k) and The Friends of All Saints' Brixworth (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
a) To promote the restoration and preservation of the canal for the benefit of the local community and the general public at large, and to encourage its use for navigation and the general public in their leisure time.b) To stimulate public interest, education and appreciation of the beauty, history, flora and fauna and structures of the Pocklington Canal and its environs
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Fordwich and District | Canterbury | £17k |
| Blaise Community Garden | Bristol | £17k |
| The Friends of All Saints' Brixworth | Northampton | £17k |
| Christleton County Primary School Association | Chester | £17k |