mersey rivers trust

The charity supports the general public. Mersey Rivers Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is the environment, conservation, or heritage. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Stockport and operates in England.

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

The Mersey Rivers Trust is a charity working in partnership with all those interested in improving our local rivers and waterways. As a member of the national Rivers Trust movement, it is the Rivers Trust for the River Mersey and its catchment. The Trust covers a large area of the North West River Basin District and includes the rivers Alt, Crossens, Irwell, Tame, Goyt, Bollin, Weaver and more.

Fundraising

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Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£974,798

Latest Expenditure

£843,371

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £967,367

Other Trading £0

Investments £7,431

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £843,371

Raising Funds £0

Governance £21,253

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£974,798	£843,371	£843,371	£515,669	£243,943	15 / 210
2023	£683,053	£655,243	£655,243	£384,242	£199,412	14 / 262
2022	£936,662	£1,130,897	£1,130,897	£356,432	£16,270	13 / 179