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Nene Rivers Trust CIO

Also known as: Nrt

Nene Rivers Trust works for the protection and enhancement of the River Nene and its catchment (predominantly Northamptonshire). The Trust does this through activities that support conservation, protection and enhancement of the river and its catchment and through the advancement of public education, engagement and awareness raising.

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Activities & Mission

Nene Rivers Trust works for the protection and enhancement of the River Nene and its catchment (predominantly Northamptonshire). The Trust does this through activities that support conservation, protection and enhancement of the river and its catchment and through the advancement of public education, engagement and awareness raising.

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
£748,249
Latest Expenditure
£595,889

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 38% 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 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 60% 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 £1,338
Charitable Activities £740,642
Other Trading £0
Investments £6,269
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £595,889
Raising Funds £0
Governance £8,446
Grants to Institutions £27,845
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£748,249
£595,889£595,889£792,222£85,3787 / 8
2024
£723,800
£477,019£477,019£639,862£269,7499 / 8
2023
£951,233
£558,152£389,671£393,081£393,08113 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Nene Rivers Trust CIO

What does Nene Rivers Trust CIO do?

Nene Rivers Trust works for the protection and enhancement of the River Nene and its catchment (predominantly Northamptonshire). The Trust does this through activities that support conservation, protection and enhancement of the river and its catchment and through the advancement of public education, engagement and awareness raising.

How much income did Nene Rivers Trust CIO report in 2025?

Nene Rivers Trust CIO reported total income of £748k and reported expenditure of £596k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Nene Rivers Trust CIO?

Nene Rivers Trust CIO has a program ratio of 79.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Nene Rivers Trust CIO registered as a charity?

Nene Rivers Trust CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 July 2022 as charity number 1199701. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Nene Rivers Trust CIO?

Nene Rivers Trust CIO is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sharn Matthews. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Nene Rivers Trust CIO operate?

Nene Rivers Trust CIO operates across 2 areas: Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.

Is Nene Rivers Trust CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Nene Rivers Trust CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1199701.

Details

Address
Building 14 Chester House Estate
Higham Road
Welingborough
NN29 7EZ
Registration Date
19 July 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5192751
Charity Number
1199701

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Trustees

Sharn Matthews Chair
Benjamin James Walton Smith MSc
Clive Frederick Hallam
John Griffiths-Elsden DL
John Mitchell Sinclair
Marian Cameron BSc MSc
Nicholas Hammond
Oliver Burke
Also governs 1 other charity
Simon Toseland

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Nrt

Data & trust

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