the lune rivers trust

The charity supports the general public. The Lune Rivers Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is the environment, conservation, or heritage. It delivers its work by carrying out other charitable activities. The charity is based in Carnforth and operates in Cumbria, Lancashire, and North Yorkshire.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

WE AIM TO CONSERVE, PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE RIVERS, STREAMS AND WATERCOURSES IN THE RIVER LUNE CATCHMENT AND TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC INA) THE UNDERSTANDING OF RIVERS, RIVER CORRIDORS AND CATCHMENTS, INCLUDING THEIR FAUNA AND FLORA ANDB) THE NEED FOR AND BENEFITS OF THE CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Cumbria Lancashire North Yorkshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£490,428

Latest Expenditure

£467,217

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 67.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 90.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,946

Charitable Activities £565,735

Other Trading £885

Investments £708

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £387,236

Raising Funds £0

Governance £5,238

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £41,613

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£490,428	£467,217				0 / 75
2024	£361,482	£368,897				0 / 75
2023	£575,274	£428,849	£387,236	£278,662	£50,892	5 / 60
2022	£370,134	£376,530				0 / 50
2021	£484,868	£426,281				0 / 50