Severn Rivers Trust

Also known as: Srt

Environmental improvements, research, education and public awareness and activities with regard to the river Severn catchment.

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Activities & Mission

Environmental improvements, research, education and public awareness and activities with regard to the river Severn catchment.

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

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,856,235

Latest Expenditure

£2,721,459

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 77.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 23.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,834

Charitable Activities £2,030,094

Other Trading £816,187

Investments £4,120

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,100,976

Raising Funds £620,483

Governance £4,109

Grants to Institutions £0

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,856,235	£2,721,459	£2,100,976	£1,196,552	£256,585	29 / 360
2024	£2,450,778	£2,335,258	£1,441,137	£1,061,087	£207,681	26 / 550
2023	£2,297,546	£1,885,455	£1,466,116	£945,566	£112,579	24 / 111
2022	£1,626,313	£1,465,472	£1,412,406	£533,278	£94,860	22 / 200
2021	£1,532,479	£1,239,627	£1,050,849	£372,158	£0	21 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Severn Rivers Trust

What does Severn Rivers Trust do?

Environmental improvements, research, education and public awareness and activities with regard to the river Severn catchment.

How much income did Severn Rivers Trust report in 2025?

Severn Rivers Trust reported total income of £2.86m and reported expenditure of £2.72m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Severn Rivers Trust registered as a charity?

Severn Rivers Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 2010 as charity number 1134096. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Severn Rivers Trust?

Severn Rivers Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Severn Rivers Trust operate?

Severn Rivers Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Severn Rivers Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Severn Rivers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134096.