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The Lune Rivers Trust

Also known as: L.r.t.

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.

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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.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£490,428
Latest Expenditure
£467,217

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 67.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 29% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 219). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 30% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 70% 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

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

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£490,428
£467,2170 / 75
2024
£361,482
£368,8970 / 75
2023
£575,274
£428,849£387,236£278,662£50,8925 / 60
2022
£370,134
£376,5300 / 50
2021
£484,868
£426,2810 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Lune Rivers Trust

What does The Lune Rivers Trust do?

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.

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

The Lune Rivers Trust reported total income of £490k and reported expenditure of £467k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Lune Rivers Trust?

The Lune Rivers Trust has a program ratio of 67.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 219 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Lune Rivers Trust registered as a charity?

The Lune Rivers Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 January 2009 as charity number 1127427. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Lune Rivers Trust?

The Lune Rivers Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN ADRIAN TODD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lune Rivers Trust operate?

The Lune Rivers Trust operates across 3 areas: Cumbria, Lancashire and North Yorkshire.

Is The Lune Rivers Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Lune Rivers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127427.

Details

Address
Unit 2
Newton Holme Farm
Kirkby Lonsdale Road
Newton
CARNFORTH
Lancashi
Registration Date
8 January 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5000608
Charity Number
1127427

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Trustees

JOHN ADRIAN TODD Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ANDREW HURST
Derek Ridgway
Also governs 4 other charities
JENNIFER JANE WALMSLEY
Richard John Jardine

Sectors & Classifications

Charitable activities Environment

Also Known As

  • L.r.t.

Data & trust

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