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title: "The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust — check charity number 1177356 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177356. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Poynton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-mary-sunley-canal-boat-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-26T22:31:02.834Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust is a registered charity (number 1177356) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £20,725 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust?

Registered charity number

1177356

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Poynton

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£20,725

Website

[www.marysunley.co.uk](http://www.marysunley.co.uk/)

## What does The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust do?

The charity takes groups of elderly people and/or people with disabilities on trips along the Macclesfield Canal on a canal boat that incorporates a lift and is specially adapted to take wheelchairs.

## What causes is The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177356) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust's charity number?

The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust's charity number is 1177356. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1177356?

Search 1177356 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 Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust do?

The charity takes groups of elderly people and/or people with disabilities on trips along the Macclesfield Canal on a canal boat that incorporates a lift and is specially adapted to take wheelchairs.

Does The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Mary Sunley Canal Boat 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 Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust?

The Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust's website is http://www.marysunley.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1177356).