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The Eden Rivers Trust

The Eden Rivers Trust is a conservation charity based in Penrith with two main objectives: - To conserve, protect and improve the River Eden, its tributaries and the flora and fauna in and adjacent to them.- To increase public awareness of the importance of the River Eden and its catchment through education.These aims are met through our research, conservation and education projects.

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Activities & Mission

The Eden Rivers Trust is a conservation charity based in Penrith with two main objectives: - To conserve, protect and improve the River Eden, its tributaries and the flora and fauna in and adjacent to them.- To increase public awareness of the importance of the River Eden and its catchment through education.These aims are met through our research, conservation and education projects.

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

Latest Income
£1,376,270
Latest Expenditure
£1,256,042

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £65,582
Charitable Activities £1,302,671
Other Trading £0
Investments £8,017
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,255,098
Raising Funds £944
Governance £44,312
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,376,270
£1,256,042£1,255,098£543,045£180,00017 / 123
2024
£900,991
£864,828£864,021£422,817£222,24414 / 131
2023
£945,500
£1,097,238£1,094,215£386,654£198,11213 / 131
2022
£862,099
£912,224£912,224£529,392£203,79512 / 126
2021
£905,746
£1,158,688£1,152,144£574,517£205,72713 / 106

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Eden Rivers Trust

What does The Eden Rivers Trust do?

The Eden Rivers Trust is a conservation charity based in Penrith with two main objectives: - To conserve, protect and improve the River Eden, its tributaries and the flora and fauna in and adjacent to them.- To increase public awareness of the importance of the River Eden and its catchment through education.These aims are met through our research, conservation and education projects.

How much income did The Eden Rivers Trust report in 2025?

The Eden Rivers Trust reported total income of £1.38m and reported expenditure of £1.26m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Eden Rivers Trust registered as a charity?

The Eden Rivers Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 April 2008 as charity number 1123588. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Eden Rivers Trust?

The Eden Rivers Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Eden Rivers Trust operate?

The Eden Rivers Trust operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Eden Rivers Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Eden Rivers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123588.

Details

Address
Eden Rivers Trust
4 Cowper Road
Gilwilly Industrial Estate
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 9BN
Registration Date
11 April 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4038305
Charity Number
1123588

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Trustees

David Edmund John Unwin
India Tuer
John Norman Quinton
Juliet Alexandra Lack
Mark Robert Barrow
Nicola Renison
Ruari Martin
Sandra Cherry Bradney
Also governs 1 other charity

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