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Runcorn Locks Restoration Society

Runcorn Locks Restoration Society is a registered charity (number 1170027) based in Runcorn, governed by 6 trustees and chaired by Graham Wallace since 2016. Latest income £318k (2025). Source: Charity Commission register, updated 4th October 2026.

Also known as Unlock Runcorn (Charity Commission)

TO FURTHER THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, RESTORATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE LINK BETWEEN THE BRIDGEWATER AND MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL'S AND TO PROMOTE AND STIMULATE PUBLIC INTEREST IN AND ENCOURAGE THE FULLEST APPROPRIATE USE BY THE PUBLIC OF, THE...

  • 6 trustees
  • Income £318k (2025)

Official record Charity Commission · updated 4th October 2026 · Sources

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About

What it does
Education/training, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation
Where
Halton
Website
www.unlockruncorn.org (opens in a new tab)
Registered
2016

Income and spending

  • YearIncomeSpending
  • 2025£318k£91k
  • 2024£24k£21k
  • 2023£586£2k
Earlier years
  • 2022£34k£35k
  • 2021£31k£28k

Income trend, 2021 to 2025.

Income source mix, 2025: Government grants 97%. From the charity's annual return.

Charitable objects

TO FURTHER THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, RESTORATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE LINK BETWEEN THE BRIDGEWATER AND MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL'S AND TO PROMOTE AND STIMULATE PUBLIC INTEREST IN AND ENCOURAGE THE FULLEST APPROPRIATE USE BY THE PUBLIC OF, THE WHOLE CANAL LINK AND ITS ENVIRONS”) 2026-10-04 00:00:00.0000000 5078974 1168157 0 CIO - Foundation Registered 11 Jul 2016 1. FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO PROMOTE, PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE HEALTH OF WOMEN AND THEIR BABIES AROUND THE WORLD, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY: A. EMPOWERING MEDICAL STAFF AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO CARE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR BABIES IN AND AROUND CHILDBIRTHB. ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF SUSTAINABLE MEDICAL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTUREC. DELIVERING MATERNAL HEALTH TRAINING TO HEALTH WORKERS, IN PARTICULAR TRAINING HOW TO PREVENT AND MANAGE CHILD BIRTH TRAUMA 2026-10-04 00:00:00.0000000 5078980 1171033 0 CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 09 Jan 2017 TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF SOUTHWARK AND LONDON THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS. SOUTHWARK AND LONDON 2026-10-04 00:00:00.0000000 5078981 1167536 0 CIO - Foundation Registered 08 Jun 2016 THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE ASSISTANCE OF CHILDREN TO ACCESS EDUCATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES WHO ARE MOST LIKELY TO SUFFER FROM ILLITERACY, IN PARTICULAR BY THE SUPPLY OF BOOKS TO SCHOOLS WITHOUT THEM. 2026-10-04 00:00:00.0000000 5078990 1168055 0 CIO - Foundation Registered 06 Jul 2016 TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS DOGS BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY FOR DOGS WHO ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO CANINE WELFARE IN GENERAL AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY AND SUFFERING AMONG DOGS 2026-10-04 00:00:00.0000000 5078991 1167364 0 CIO - Association Registered 26 May 2016 (1) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBIC IN THE NORTH WEST KENT AREA IN THE TRADITIONS OF THE HINDU RELIGION, INCLUDING YOGA, THE HINDU LANGUAGE AND HINDU FESTIVALS BY THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF A HINDU CULTURAL CENTRE.(2) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE HINDU RELIGION WITHIN NORTH WEST KENT AND SURROUNDING AREAS BY THE ESTABLISHMENT, SUPPORT AND OPERATION OF A HINDU TEMPLE.(3) THE PROVISION, IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, OF FACILITIES WITHIN THE NORTH WEST KENT AREA FOR RECREATION OF OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITHIN THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE. 2026-10-04 00:00:00.0000000 5079001 1169827 0 CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 21 Oct 2016 THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF CHILDREN FROM VULNERABLE AND IMPOVERISHED BACKGROUNDS THROUGH A) THE PROVISION OF SPONSORSHIP FOR SCHOOL FEES, B) PROVIDING THE NECESSARY SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND RESOURCES, C) GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN DURING THEIR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION, CONSIDERATIONS WILL BE MADE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS REGARDING WHETHER SUPPORT WILL CONTINUE INTO HIGHER EDUCATION 2026-10-04 00:00:00.0000000 5079003 1167012 0 CIO - Foundation Registered 10 May 2016 TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT. 2026-10-04 00:00:00.0000000 5079006 1171407 0 CIO - FOUNDATION CONVERSIONDATED 22 NOV 2019 as amended on 18 Feb 2020 The objects of the CIO are For the public benefit, to advance in life and help children, young people and their families in Shiremoor and the surrounding area through:A) the provision of recreational and leisure time activities, including but not limited to the provision of inclusive facilities for adventurous play, provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;B) the provision of support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals 2026-10-04 00:00:00.0000000 5079009 1166869 0 CIO - Association Registered 03 May 2016 as amended on 09 Nov 2021 THE GENERAL ADVANCEMENT OF REFRIGERATON IN ALL ITS APPLICATIONS, IN RELATION BOTH TO THE PERFECTION OF ITS METHODS AND TO THE EXTENSION OF ITS SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. (FOR FULLER DETAILS SEE BY-LAWS). 2026-10-04 00:00:00.0000000 5079012 1168544 0 CIO - Foundation Registered 01 Aug 2016 TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO DEVELOP THEIR CAPABILITIES THAT THEY MAY GROW TO FULL MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY 2026-10-04 00:00:00.0000000 5079014 1166815 0 CIO - Foundation Registered 28 Apr 2016 TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT. 2026-10-04 00:00:00.0000000 5079016 1168608 0 PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL POWERS MEASURE (1956) AS AMENDED AND CHURCH REPRESENTATION RULES THAT CAME INTO FORCE ON 02 JAN 2016 PROMOTING IN THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH 2026-10-04 00:00:00.0000000 5079019 1166695 0 CIO - Foundation Registered 22 Apr 2016 1(A) IN RELIEVING EITHER GENERALLY OR INDIVIDUALLY PERSONS RESIDENT IN THE PARISH OF THORGANBY (YORKSHIRE)WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY OR PROVIDING FOR ITEMS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES CALCULATED TO REDUCE THE NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OF SUCH PERSONS; (B) IN PROMOTING THE EDUCATION OF PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 25 YEARS WHO ARE RESIDENT IN THE PARISH OF THORGANBY (YORKSHIRE); AND EXCEPTIONALLY THOSE ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 25 YEARS RESIDENT IN THE PARISH OF THORGANBY MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR SUPPORT. (C) THE TRUSTEES MAY PAY FOR SUCH ITEMS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES AS AFORESAID BY WAY OF DONATIONS OR SUBSCRIPTIONS TO INSTITUTIONS OR ORGANISATIONS WHICH PROVIDE OR WHICH UNDERTAKE IN RETURN TO PROVIDE SUCH ITEMS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES. 2026-10-04 00:00:00.0000000 5079020 1167043 0 CIO - FOUNDATION REGISTERED 11 MAY 2016 AS AMENDED ON 16 DEC 2021AMENDED ON 10 JAN 2022 as amended on 11 Jun 2024 The objects are, for the public benefit, 1) to improve the mental health and relieve the needs of parents and families of babies who experience neonatal care in Greater Manchester through the provision of emotional support, information and guidance, therapeutic services, community support and counselling; 2) to advance education by promoting awareness of neonatal care, and its implications for families, to health professionals and the general public. 2026-10-04 00:00:00.0000000 5079022 1169777 0 CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 01 JAN 2016AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION DATED 01 AUG 2016 TO FURTHER AND BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF HINCKLEY AND THE LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD , WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX , SEXUAL ORIENTATION , RACE OR OF POLITICAL , RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS. WITH THESE OBJECTIVES IN MIND THE TRUSTEES WILL HAVE THE POWER TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTER AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR COOPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH CENTER FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY. 2026-10-04 00:00:00.0000000 5079025 1168295 0 CIO - Association Registered 19 Jul 2016 THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF HASELBURY PLUCKNETT AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS. INCLUDING USE FOR: (A) MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES, AND (B) OTHER FORMS OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS. 2026-10-04 00:00:00.0000000 5079034 1167996 0 CIO - Association Registered 01 Jul 2016 THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR PLAYING SQUASH AND RACKETBALL IN THE COUNTY OF KENT AND THE LONDON BOROUGHS OF BEXLEY, BROMLEY, GREENWICH AND LEWISHAM. 2026-10-04 00:00:00.0000000 5079038 1171005 0 CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 05 Jan 2017 1.TO ADVANCE THE HINDU RELIGION IN BRITAIN FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH HOLDING OF PRAYERS MEETINGS, LECTURES, PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS, PRODUCING AND /OR DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ON THE HINDU RELIGION TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE HINDU RELIGION.2.TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE HISTORY, CULTURE AND TRADITIONS OF THE HINDU RELIGION THROUGH SOCIAL AND OTHER MEDIA AND EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS EVENTS. TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF BRITAIN WITHOUT DISTINCTIONS OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS, OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE RESIDENTS OF BRITAIN.3.THE PROMOTION OF RELIGIOUS AND RACIAL HARMONY TO REDUCE CONFLICT BETWEEN PEOPLE FROM DIFFERING RACES OR RELIGIOUS BELIEF SYSTEMS, ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION AND SUPPORT DIVERSITY IN SOCIETY. 4.THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING THROUGH THE ORGANISATION OF YOGA AND OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SESSIONS; THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. 2026-10-04 00:00:00.0000000 5079046 1167340 0 CIO - Foundation Registered 25 May 2016 TO ESTABLISH AND RUN A VILLAGE HALL AND TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF BOXGROVE AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD (AREA OF BENEFIT") WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, DISABILITY, NATIONALITY, RACE OR POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.

Board analysis

Board DNA

How this board is put together, from Charity Commission trustee records and Companies House - deterministic, no AI.iBoard compositionCounted from the dated Charity Commission trustee register: the current board only, past trustees excluded.

6 trustees on the board

7.2y median 8.5y
average tenure
10y
longest tenure

Trustees past 6 years

13.1y
average years in governance

First-time vs portfolio trustees

First-time (6)

2
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage iSector coverageThe charitable fields this board's trustees govern in elsewhere, by Charity Commission classification. Excludes this charity.

Economic/community Development/employment 6Education/training 6Environment/conservation/heritage 6

Commercial experience iCommercial experienceThe industries this board's members are company directors in, by Companies House SIC code. Excludes this organisation's own company.

Arts and leisure 1Health and social care 1Hospitality 1

Gaps to watch

  • Several long-serving trustees could step down together

Succession forecast iSuccession forecastThe number of board seats likely to open in the next twelve months - summed across the board from each dated trustee’s tenure - and the profile worth recruiting next. From the filed record, deterministic.

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Income v spending, filed accountsiIncome v spendingTotal gross income and expenditure from filed annual returns, Charity Commission, last 5 years.
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
incomespending£24k latest income

Sources

Official record from the Charity Commission register for England and Wales. Governance Register calculates the connections.

Record details
Registered charity number
1170027
Status
Registered
Governing document
CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 03 Nov 2016 as amended on 13 Oct 2019
Contact on the register
07870284360 · runcornlocksrestorationsociety@gmail.com
Edition
Register edition compiled 4th October 2026
Labels
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