The Rivers Trust
Also known as: Association of River Trusts, Association of Rivers Trusts, Art
To advance the understanding of water management, leading to sustainable environmental improvement, and the understanding of rivers, their flora and fauna, based on integrated catchment management and the ecosystem approach. To promote rivers trusts at a national level; to provide support for emerging, new and established trusts on generic issues affecting rivers trusts.
Activities & Mission
To advance the understanding of water management, leading to sustainable environmental improvement, and the understanding of rivers, their flora and fauna, based on integrated catchment management and the ecosystem approach. To promote rivers trusts at a national level; to provide support for emerging, new and established trusts on generic issues affecting rivers trusts.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 48% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £8,846,517 | £8,630,160 | £7,444,424 | £1,264,302 | £998,910 | 75 / 0 |
| 2023 | £6,719,463 | £6,855,654 | £6,236,269 | £1,047,945 | £941,753 | 57 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,731,918 | £5,790,470 | £5,355,410 | £1,184,136 | £1,005,986 | 47 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,805,236 | £3,910,302 | £3,847,942 | £1,242,688 | £1,060,349 | 34 / 0 |
| 2020 | £3,939,898 | £3,241,253 | £3,153,736 | £1,347,754 | £1,231,951 | 26 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Rivers Trust
What does The Rivers Trust do?
To advance the understanding of water management, leading to sustainable environmental improvement, and the understanding of rivers, their flora and fauna, based on integrated catchment management and the ecosystem approach. To promote rivers trusts at a national level; to provide support for emerging, new and established trusts on generic issues affecting rivers trusts.
How much income did The Rivers Trust report in 2024?
The Rivers Trust reported total income of £8.85m and reported expenditure of £8.63m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Rivers Trust?
The Rivers Trust has a program ratio of 84.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Rivers Trust registered as a charity?
The Rivers Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 2004 as charity number 1107144. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs The Rivers Trust?
The Rivers Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is GRAHAM THOMAS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Rivers Trust operate?
The Rivers Trust operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.
Is The Rivers Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Rivers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107144.
Details
Rain Charm House
Kyl Cober Parc
Stoke Climsland
CALLINGTON
PL17 8PH
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Also Known As
- Association of River Trusts
- Association of Rivers Trusts
- Art
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated