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Registered charity · No. 1088706Charitable companyPontesbury

The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust

The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, environment/conservation/heritage, economic/community development/employment, based in Pontesbury.

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The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust is a registered charity (number 1088706) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £50,199 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust?

Registered charity number
1088706
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
Pontesbury
Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)
£50,199

What does The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust do?

Promoting and undertaking the restoration of the Shrewsbury Canal and the Newport branch of the Shropshire Union Canal to good and navigable order, including associated structures and buildings, for the benefit of the public.

What causes is The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employment

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1088706) 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 Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust's charity number?
The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust's charity number is 1088706. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1088706?
Search 1088706 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 Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust do?
Promoting and undertaking the restoration of the Shrewsbury Canal and the Newport branch of the Shropshire Union Canal to good and navigable order, including associated structures and buildings, for the benefit of the public.
Does The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals 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 Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust?
The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust's website is http://www.sncanal.org.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.