bristol avon rivers trust

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public. Bristol Avon Rivers Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing other financial support. The charity is based in Worcestershire and operates in Somerset, Wiltshire, and various other locations.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where Bristol Avon Rivers Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Somerset Wiltshire South Gloucestershire Bristol City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£634,915

Latest Expenditure

£572,303

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £92,608

Charitable Activities £487,343

Other Trading £51,278

Investments £3,686

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £572,303

Raising Funds £0

Governance £13,553

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£198,495	£204,472				0 / 200