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The South East Rivers Trust

Also known as: The Jet Set Club, The Wandle Trust

To advance the education of the public in the natural and built environment, history and ecology of the South East of EnglandTo promote, conserve, protect and improve the physical and natural environment of the South East of England

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Activities & Mission

To advance the education of the public in the natural and built environment, history and ecology of the South East of EnglandTo promote, conserve, protect and improve the physical and natural environment of the South East of England

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,541,247
Latest Expenditure
£2,636,772

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 79% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 81% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £161,169
Charitable Activities £2,354,672
Other Trading £0
Investments £25,406
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,636,772
Raising Funds £0
Governance £11,922
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
£2,541,247
£2,636,772£2,636,772£2,064,665£329,00034 / 539
2024
£2,998,709
£3,164,449£3,164,449£2,177,791£360,00035 / 537
2023
£1,757,109
£1,916,277£1,916,277£2,343,531£380,00031 / 250
2022
£1,987,290
£1,455,512£1,455,512£2,502,699£404,73825 / 989
2021
£1,564,112
£1,248,270£1,248,270£1,970,921£436,00021 / 827

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The South East Rivers Trust

What does The South East Rivers Trust do?

To advance the education of the public in the natural and built environment, history and ecology of the South East of EnglandTo promote, conserve, protect and improve the physical and natural environment of the South East of England

How much income did The South East Rivers Trust report in 2025?

The South East Rivers Trust reported total income of £2.54m and reported expenditure of £2.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The South East Rivers Trust?

The South East Rivers Trust has a program ratio of 103.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The South East Rivers Trust registered as a charity?

The South East Rivers Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 2002 as charity number 1091000. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The South East Rivers Trust?

The South East Rivers Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Laking. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The South East Rivers Trust operate?

The South East Rivers Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The South East Rivers Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The South East Rivers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091000.

Details

Address
Connect House
Kingston Road
Leatherhead
KT22 7LT
Registration Date
7 March 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3984076
Charity Number
1091000

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Trustees

Stephen Laking Chair
ALEX DAWTREY
DAVID RICHARD BROWN
Douglas Hunt
Dr Jennifer Rose Collins
GIDEON JAMES REEVE
Jeffrey Wallace Andrews
Mark Carnegie-Brown
MICHAEL ANTHONY PARKER
Rosalind Daniels

Also Known As

  • The Jet Set Club
  • The Wandle Trust

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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