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River Action UK

To raise awareness on river pollution and apply pressure on industrial and agricultural producers to take greater responsibility for remedying the adverse environmental impact their supply chains are having on the health of our UK rivers.

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Activities & Mission

To raise awareness on river pollution and apply pressure on industrial and agricultural producers to take greater responsibility for remedying the adverse environmental impact their supply chains are having on the health of our UK rivers.

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
£1,067,709
Latest Expenditure
£1,145,278

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 89.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £979,484
Charitable Activities £83,539
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,686
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,025,559
Raising Funds £119,719
Governance £9,450
Grants to Institutions £3,461
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
£1,530,586
£1,476,518£1,331,960£504,169£250,00013 / 40
2025
£1,067,709
£1,145,278£1,025,559£426,600£300,00015 / 40
2024
£928,740
£726,971£633,727£450,101£09 / 20
2023
£485,398
£303,7350 / 30
2022
£278,080
£211,4110 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about River Action UK

What does River Action UK do?

To raise awareness on river pollution and apply pressure on industrial and agricultural producers to take greater responsibility for remedying the adverse environmental impact their supply chains are having on the health of our UK rivers.

How much income did River Action UK report in 2025?

River Action UK reported total income of £1.53m and reported expenditure of £1.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was River Action UK registered as a charity?

River Action UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 June 2021 as charity number 1194995. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs River Action UK?

River Action UK is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charles Basil Lucas Watson BA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does River Action UK operate?

River Action UK operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is River Action UK a registered charity?

Yes — River Action UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194995.

Details

Address
2nd Floor South
One Castle Park
Tower Hill
Bristol
BS2 0JA
Registration Date
29 June 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5181079
Charity Number
1194995

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Trustees

Charles Basil Lucas Watson BA Chair
Daniella Maria Boon
Emma Maria Maitland Mosley
Also governs 1 other charity
James Edward Macpherson
James Richard Murray
Marina Gibson

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