CANAL MUSEUM TRUST
Registration #277484 · Registered
www.canalmuseum.org.ukinfo@canalmuseum.org.uk
12-13 New Wharf Road 12-13 New Wharf Road N1 9RT
To promote public awareness and knowledge of London waterways and to provide educational opportunities for young people at the museum. Also to preserve objects of historical interest for public benefit.
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About CANAL MUSEUM TRUST
CANAL MUSEUM TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 277484). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 95/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), CANAL MUSEUM TRUST reported a total income of £287,680 and total expenditure of £247,602, a spending ratio of 86% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, CANAL MUSEUM TRUST describes its activities as follows: To promote public awareness and knowledge of London waterways and to provide educational opportunities for young people at the museum. Also to preserve objects of historical interest for public benefit. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for CANAL MUSEUM TRUST. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 86.1% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £287,680 | £247,602 | 86% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026