London Waterkeeper
London Waterkeeper defends rivers and challenges polluters. All of London's rivers are failing - being damaged by road run-off, sewage and too often ignored.London Waterkeeper seeks to use the law to target polluters, highlight pollution where it happens and outline the solutions needed to make our rivers healthy.
Activities & Mission
London Waterkeeper defends rivers and challenges polluters. All of London's rivers are failing - being damaged by road run-off, sewage and too often ignored.London Waterkeeper seeks to use the law to target polluters, highlight pollution where it happens and outline the solutions needed to make our rivers healthy.
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £52,194 | £45,854 | 0 / 180 | |||
| 2024 | £50,225 | £54,662 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2023 | £27,792 | £56,613 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2022 | £67,539 | £56,641 | 0 / 21 | |||
| 2021 | £33,163 | £21,017 | 0 / 15 |
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Frequently asked questions about London Waterkeeper
What does London Waterkeeper do?
London Waterkeeper defends rivers and challenges polluters. All of London's rivers are failing - being damaged by road run-off, sewage and too often ignored.London Waterkeeper seeks to use the law to target polluters, highlight pollution where it happens and outline the solutions needed to make our rivers healthy.
How much income did London Waterkeeper report in 2025?
London Waterkeeper reported total income of £52k and reported expenditure of £46k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was London Waterkeeper registered as a charity?
London Waterkeeper was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 2016 as charity number 1165862. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs London Waterkeeper?
London Waterkeeper is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is DEE O'CONNELL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does London Waterkeeper operate?
London Waterkeeper operates across 10 areas, including Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is London Waterkeeper a registered charity?
Yes — London Waterkeeper is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165862.
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- 2 November 2026
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