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Essex And Suffolk Rivers Trust

To conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the rivers,streams,watercourses,groundwaters and water impoundments of the catchments comprising the rivers in Essex and Suffolk,including adjacent estuarine and coastal areas.To advance the education of the public, or any institution.

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Activities & Mission

To conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the rivers,streams,watercourses,groundwaters and water impoundments of the catchments comprising the rivers in Essex and Suffolk,including adjacent estuarine and coastal areas.To advance the education of the public, or any institution.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£963,493
Latest Expenditure
£277,276

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 28.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 13% 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 4.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 40% 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 £963,112
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £381
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £277,276
Raising Funds £0
Governance £12,492
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 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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£963,493
£277,276£277,276£957,522£51,5355 / 75
2024
£323,449
£211,5130 / 14
2023
£269,677
£166,5590 / 0
2022
£158,875
£137,1150 / 0
2021
£57,239
£46,9520 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Essex And Suffolk Rivers Trust

What does Essex And Suffolk Rivers Trust do?

To conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the rivers,streams,watercourses,groundwaters and water impoundments of the catchments comprising the rivers in Essex and Suffolk,including adjacent estuarine and coastal areas.To advance the education of the public, or any institution.

How much income did Essex And Suffolk Rivers Trust report in 2025?

Essex And Suffolk Rivers Trust reported total income of £963k and reported expenditure of £277k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Essex And Suffolk Rivers Trust?

Essex And Suffolk Rivers Trust has a program ratio of 28.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Essex And Suffolk Rivers Trust registered as a charity?

Essex And Suffolk Rivers Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 June 2014 as charity number 1157392. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Essex And Suffolk Rivers Trust?

Essex And Suffolk Rivers Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Essex And Suffolk Rivers Trust operate?

Essex And Suffolk Rivers Trust operates across 3 areas: Cambridgeshire, Essex and Suffolk.

Is Essex And Suffolk Rivers Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Essex And Suffolk Rivers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157392.

Details

Address
Essex & Suffolk Rivers Trust
Red Gables
Ipswich Road
Stowmarket
IP14 1BE
Registration Date
9 June 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5042819
Charity Number
1157392

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Trustees

ADRIAN CHRISTOPHER JOHN WOOD BSCHONSMSB
Anna Martin-Edwards
Christopher James Whitehouse
Dr ALAN WOODS
Henry Charles Wilkes
Jane Mary Burch
Also governs 1 other charity
Sarah Louise Morton
Simon Tiller
Tara Arnold
Thomas James Palmer

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