--- title: "The Waterways Trust — charity 1074541 | CharityCompare" description: "The Waterways Trust (charity 1074541). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-waterways-trust retrieved: 2026-10-11T07:11:24.952Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1074541Charitable company WT # The Waterways Trust Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Waterways Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1074541&subId=0) Work at The Waterways Trust? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-waterways-trust&type=claim&name=The%20Waterways%20Trust) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Waterways Trust? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £0 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £0 Registered charity number 1074541 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact address detail (not service area) National Waterways Museum Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.canalrivertrust.org.uk](http://www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/) Quick answer The Waterways Trust (number 1074541) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does The Waterways Trust do? On 1/4/13 the operations and net assets of TWT were transferred to Canal & River Trust (Charity No. 1146792) and TWT ceased trading. Previously working to promote greater public enjoyment of the UK's waterways by raising funds for waterway restoration, conservation, recreation and education. Operations included The Waterways Archive and Designated inland waterway collection in our 3 museums. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Waterways Trust Answers The Waterways Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record The Waterways Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 5 March 1999 Company number [03728156](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/03728156) (Companies House) Also known as James Brindley Society; The Boat Museum; The Canal Museum; The National Waterways Museum; Walk on Water Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is The Waterways Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Waterways Trust yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Waterways Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Waterways Trust? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-waterways-trust&type=claim&name=The%20Waterways%20Trust) [Visit charity website](http://www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Waterways Trust a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Waterways Trust as a registered charity (number 1074541) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is The Waterways Trust's charity number? The Waterways Trust's charity number is 1074541. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1074541? Search 1074541 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Waterways Trust do? On 1/4/13 the operations and net assets of TWT were transferred to Canal & River Trust (Charity No. 1146792) and TWT ceased trading. Previously working to promote greater public enjoyment of the UK's waterways by raising funds for waterway restoration, conservation, recreation and education. Operations included The Waterways Archive and Designated inland waterway collection in our 3 museums. Does The Waterways Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Waterways Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Waterways Trust? The Waterways Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.canalrivertrust.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Waterways Trust? The register does not record The Waterways Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. When was The Waterways Trust registered as a charity? The Waterways Trust was entered on the register on 5 March 1999. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 03728156). Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1074541&subId=0).