Riverside Trust
Also known as: The Riverside Trust
The principal activity of Riverside Trust is the management and operation of Riverside Studios, an arts and community centre located at 101 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith. Riverside Trust brings artists, audiences and our communities together to open minds and change lives through the collaborative nature of the arts.
Activities & Mission
The principal activity of Riverside Trust is the management and operation of Riverside Studios, an arts and community centre located at 101 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith. Riverside Trust brings artists, audiences and our communities together to open minds and change lives through the collaborative nature of the arts.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 99% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 76% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 70% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2022.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | £4,155,087 | £6,563,762 | £6,532,201 | £11,305,837 | £300,000 | 78 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,032,078 | £5,670,086 | £5,495,785 | £13,714,512 | £300,000 | 57 / 0 |
| 2020 | £957,794 | £2,908,793 | £1,355,563 | £16,352,520 | £350,000 | 35 / 0 |
| 2019 | £243,005 | £1,012,007 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2018 | £765,083 | £1,677,676 | £1,094,877 | £19,315,526 | £300,000 | 9 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Trust
What does Riverside Trust do?
The principal activity of Riverside Trust is the management and operation of Riverside Studios, an arts and community centre located at 101 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith. Riverside Trust brings artists, audiences and our communities together to open minds and change lives through the collaborative nature of the arts.
How much income did Riverside Trust report in 2022?
Riverside Trust reported total income of £4.16m and reported expenditure of £6.56m for the financial year ending 2022, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Riverside Trust?
Riverside Trust has a program ratio of 157.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Riverside Trust registered as a charity?
Riverside Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1983 as charity number 287848. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs Riverside Trust?
Riverside Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Gregory Edward. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Riverside Trust operate?
Riverside Trust operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Riverside Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Riverside Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 287848.
Details
30 FINSBURY SQUARE
LONDON
EC2A 1AG
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Environment charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Riverside Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated