East Mercia Rivers Trust
Also known as: Lincolnshire Rivers Trust, Lrt
Secured a years funding to recruit a Project Officer.Secured funding to carry out a number of river restoration projects on the Witham.Delivered Riverfly and Eels in Classroom projects.Attended the county shows and undertook Work Party events with our volunteers.took a lead role in the steering group for the Catchment Based Approach.Hosted the Rivers Trust Spring Conference.
Activities & Mission
Secured a years funding to recruit a Project Officer.Secured funding to carry out a number of river restoration projects on the Witham.Delivered Riverfly and Eels in Classroom projects.Attended the county shows and undertook Work Party events with our volunteers.took a lead role in the steering group for the Catchment Based Approach.Hosted the Rivers Trust Spring Conference.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 66% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 65% of UK Charity and VCS support 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.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — Welland Rivers Trust Limited (organisation 5012958)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £965,515 | £934,505 | £934,505 | £482,341 | £307,293 | 9 / 100 |
| 2024 | £972,310 | £764,090 | £737,676 | £451,331 | £331,761 | 7 / 100 |
| 2023 | £445,341 | £399,711 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2022 | £411,711 | £551,092 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2021 | £325,588 | £191,739 | 0 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about East Mercia Rivers Trust
What does East Mercia Rivers Trust do?
Secured a years funding to recruit a Project Officer.Secured funding to carry out a number of river restoration projects on the Witham.Delivered Riverfly and Eels in Classroom projects.Attended the county shows and undertook Work Party events with our volunteers.took a lead role in the steering group for the Catchment Based Approach.Hosted the Rivers Trust Spring Conference.
How much income did East Mercia Rivers Trust report in 2025?
East Mercia Rivers Trust reported total income of £966k and reported expenditure of £935k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is East Mercia Rivers Trust?
East Mercia Rivers Trust has a program ratio of 96.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was East Mercia Rivers Trust registered as a charity?
East Mercia Rivers Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 July 2014 as charity number 1157922. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs East Mercia Rivers Trust?
East Mercia Rivers Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW STUART MORRISS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does East Mercia Rivers Trust operate?
East Mercia Rivers Trust operates in Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is East Mercia Rivers Trust a registered charity?
Yes — East Mercia Rivers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157922.
Details
22 St. Peter's Street
STAMFORD
Lincolnshire
PE9 2PF
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Also Known As
- Lincolnshire Rivers Trust
- Lrt
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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