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.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Local Authority

West Berkshire Wiltshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£559,056

Latest Expenditure

£512,783

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 97.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 3.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £43,051

Charitable Activities £479,604

Other Trading £0

Investments £18,225

Other Income £18,175

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £498,196

Raising Funds £12,835

Governance £3,930

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £1,752

Financial Trend

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?

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.

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.