Registered charity · No. 1068943Charitable company
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Grand Western Canal Association Limited
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Grand Western Canal Association Limited is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
Grand Western Canal Association Limited (number 1068943) 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 Grand Western Canal Association Limited do?
Maintenence and enhancement of the canal in both Devon (watered) and Somerset (unwatered) through monthly working parties and collaboration with partners, particularly regarding the historical structures. Presentations about canal history are given to local bodies. Currently developing a Park'nGlide scheme to carry visitors from a car park to Taunton town centre by water using electric boats
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Grand Western Canal Association Limited
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Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Grand Western Canal Association Limited as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Human Resources; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
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Is Grand Western Canal Association Limited a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Grand Western Canal Association Limited as a registered charity (number 1068943) 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 Grand Western Canal Association Limited's charity number?
Grand Western Canal Association Limited's charity number is 1068943. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Grand Western Canal Association Limited do?
Maintenence and enhancement of the canal in both Devon (watered) and Somerset (unwatered) through monthly working parties and collaboration with partners, particularly regarding the historical structures. Presentations about canal history are given to local bodies. Currently developing a Park'nGlide scheme to carry visitors from a car park to Taunton town centre by water using electric boats
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How can I donate to Grand Western Canal Association Limited?
Grand Western Canal Association Limited's website listed in our register data is http://www.friendsgrandwesterncanal.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 Grand Western Canal Association Limited?
The register records Grand Western Canal Association Limited as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Grand Western Canal Association Limited previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Grand Western Canal Association Limited: Grand Western Canal Trust.
When was Grand Western Canal Association Limited registered as a charity?
Grand Western Canal Association Limited was entered on the register on 30 March 1998. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 03487632).