Dee Trust

Also known as: The Welsh Dee Trust

Securing the preservation,protection,development and improvement of the rivers,streams,watercourses and water bodies in the Welsh Dee catchment. Advancing the education of the public in the management of water and the wider environment.

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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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Local Authority

Cheshire East Cheshire West & Chester Conwy Denbighshire Gwynedd Wirral Wrexham

Financial Information

Latest Income

£800,275

Latest Expenditure

£836,401

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 79% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 42% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £36,630

Charitable Activities £466,634

Other Trading £289,349

Investments £2,662

Other Income £5,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £836,260

Raising Funds £141

Governance £33,910

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£800,275	£836,401	£836,260	£274,251	£274,251	5 / 200
2023	£600,693	£696,197	£695,951	£310,376	£310,377	5 / 200
2022	£545,781	£447,237	£447,140	£405,880	£292,333	6 / 35
2021	£471,328	£411,060				0 / 30
2020	£260,225	£331,393				0 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dee Trust

What does Dee Trust do?

How much income did Dee Trust report in 2024?

Dee Trust reported total income of £800k and reported expenditure of £836k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Dee Trust?

Dee Trust has a program ratio of 104.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Dee Trust registered as a charity?

Dee Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 February 2009 as charity number 1127999. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Dee Trust?

Dee Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is DR RICHARD MICHAEL LUCAS MBBS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dee Trust operate?

Dee Trust operates across 7 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Conwy and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Dee Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Dee Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127999.