Action For The River Kennet
To conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments of the catchments comprising the River Kennet and its tributaries including adjacent river catchments, estuarine and coastal areas.
Activities & Mission
To conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments of the catchments comprising the River Kennet and its tributaries including adjacent river catchments, estuarine and coastal areas.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 53% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 219). How is this calculated?
Higher than 45% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £559,056 | £512,783 | £498,196 | £555,973 | £120,000 | 6 / 200 |
| 2024 | £196,005 | £410,864 | 0 / 450 | |||
| 2023 | £579,391 | £505,105 | £496,456 | £721,782 | £100,000 | 5 / 215 |
| 2022 | £673,407 | £453,569 | £443,577 | £650,561 | £100,000 | 6 / 217 |
| 2021 | £313,285 | £166,058 | 0 / 260 |
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Frequently asked questions about Action For The River Kennet
What does Action For The River Kennet do?
To conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments of the catchments comprising the River Kennet and its tributaries including adjacent river catchments, estuarine and coastal areas.
How much income did Action For The River Kennet report in 2025?
Action For The River Kennet reported total income of £559k and reported expenditure of £513k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Action For The River Kennet?
Action For The River Kennet has a program ratio of 89.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 219 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Action For The River Kennet registered as a charity?
Action For The River Kennet was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 August 2007 as charity number 1120725. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Action For The River Kennet?
Action For The River Kennet is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD CLARKE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Action For The River Kennet operate?
Action For The River Kennet operates across 2 areas: West Berkshire and Wiltshire.
Is Action For The River Kennet a registered charity?
Yes — Action For The River Kennet is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120725.
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