River Thame Conservation Trust
Also known as: Rtct
To conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments of the catchments comprising the River Thame and its Catchment and other nearby rivers and their catchments for the advancement of environmental protection or improvement for the benefit of the public
Activities & Mission
To conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments of the catchments comprising the River Thame and its Catchment and other nearby rivers and their catchments for the advancement of environmental protection or improvement for the benefit of the public
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 63% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 219). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £600,247 | £571,912 | £571,912 | £538,383 | £326,533 | 8 / 100 |
| 2024 | £474,601 | £508,930 | 0 / 92 | |||
| 2023 | £481,161 | £457,593 | 0 / 87 | |||
| 2022 | £312,402 | £312,344 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2021 | £335,846 | £354,798 | 0 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about River Thame Conservation Trust
What does River Thame Conservation Trust do?
To conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments of the catchments comprising the River Thame and its Catchment and other nearby rivers and their catchments for the advancement of environmental protection or improvement for the benefit of the public
How much income did River Thame Conservation Trust report in 2025?
River Thame Conservation Trust reported total income of £600k and reported expenditure of £572k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is River Thame Conservation Trust?
River Thame Conservation Trust has a program ratio of 95.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 219 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was River Thame Conservation Trust registered as a charity?
River Thame Conservation Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 March 2014 as charity number 1156118. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs River Thame Conservation Trust?
River Thame Conservation Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is BENJAMIN STEPHEN PIPER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does River Thame Conservation Trust operate?
River Thame Conservation Trust operates across 2 areas: Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Is River Thame Conservation Trust a registered charity?
Yes — River Thame Conservation Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156118.
Details
Wheatley Business Centre
Old London Road
Wheatley
OXFORD
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Also Known As
- Rtct
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated