Bristol Avon Rivers Trust
Also known as: Bart
BART aims to protect and improve the health of rivers and streams and their bankside environment within the Bristol Avon catchment area. BART achieves this by using the knowledge of its volunteers and by forming partnerships with other interested parties such as Wildlife Trusts, and by engaging with land owners, community groups and river users such as anglers and walkers.
Activities & Mission
BART aims to protect and improve the health of rivers and streams and their bankside environment within the Bristol Avon catchment area. BART achieves this by using the knowledge of its volunteers and by forming partnerships with other interested parties such as Wildlife Trusts, and by engaging with land owners, community groups and river users such as anglers and walkers.
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 58% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 219). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 65% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £908,303 | £850,497 | £850,497 | £396,456 | £395,067 | 14 / 678 |
| 2024 | £634,915 | £572,303 | £572,303 | £338,650 | £328,126 | 11 / 1073 |
| 2023 | £445,141 | £371,625 | 0 / 805 | |||
| 2022 | £391,264 | £319,251 | 0 / 542 | |||
| 2021 | £254,749 | £220,914 | 0 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Bristol Avon Rivers Trust
What does Bristol Avon Rivers Trust do?
BART aims to protect and improve the health of rivers and streams and their bankside environment within the Bristol Avon catchment area. BART achieves this by using the knowledge of its volunteers and by forming partnerships with other interested parties such as Wildlife Trusts, and by engaging with land owners, community groups and river users such as anglers and walkers.
How much income did Bristol Avon Rivers Trust report in 2025?
Bristol Avon Rivers Trust reported total income of £908k and reported expenditure of £850k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bristol Avon Rivers Trust?
Bristol Avon Rivers Trust has a program ratio of 93.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 219 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bristol Avon Rivers Trust registered as a charity?
Bristol Avon Rivers Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 October 2013 as charity number 1154348. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Bristol Avon Rivers Trust?
Bristol Avon Rivers Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bristol Avon Rivers Trust operate?
Bristol Avon Rivers Trust operates across 4 areas: Bristol City, Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
Is Bristol Avon Rivers Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Bristol Avon Rivers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154348.
Details
Kidderminster Road
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 9AY
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- 14 May 2026
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