The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust

Registered charity 1114294 Registered since 2006

Operates: Central Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Bedford

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Board DNA

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12
trustees on the board
8.8y median 10y
average tenure
15y
longest tenure
10
trustees past 6 years
15y
average years in governance
8 vs 1 portfolio
first-time trustees
11
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Amateur Sport 10Environment/conservation/heritage 10Education/training 3Accommodation/housing 1Disability 1Economic/community Development/employment 1General Charitable Purposes 1

Commercial experience

Arts and leisure 15Professional services 5Education 3

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Contact

Websitewww.b-mkwaterway.co.uk
Emailcontact@bmkwaterway.org
Phone07879999619
Address9 WINDMILL HILL, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4AG

Finances

£56,171 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£177,750£111,396
2022£38,341£2,682
2023£63,656£41,749
2024£66,104£64,507
2025£56,171£107,886

What it does

What

Amateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Who

The General Public/mankind

How

Provides Human ResourcesProvides Buildings/facilities/open SpaceProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes Research

Charitable objects

3.1 TO PROMOTE OR PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF OR VISITORS TO BEDFORDSHIRE BUCKINGHAMSHIRE AND MILTON KEYNES OR ANY GOVERNMENT, REGIONAL, LOCAL OR OTHER AUTHORITY WHICH VARIES OR REPLACES THESE AREAS, AND AS PART OF A PROGRAM OF REGENERATION OF THE AREA TO ENCOURAGE THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREAS TO BE BENEFITED TO TAKE PART IN AND HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROMOTION, PROVISION OR MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE AND ENVIRONMENT OF THE SAID INHABITANTS OR VISITORS.3.2 TO PROMOTE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OR MAINTENANCE OF FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF OR VISITORS TO THE AREAS REFEREED TO IN CLAUSE 3.1 ABOVE THE CONSERVATION PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OBJECTS EXPRESSED IN CLAUSE 3.1 ABOVE.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 29 MARCH 2006

Trustees (12)

12trustees
71median age
7aged 70+
Succession outlook: 7 of 12 trustees are aged 70 or over.

Linked company (Companies House)

Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust · 05760839 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 29/03/2006

1 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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