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The Water Conservation Trust CIO

The charity provides for relief of poverty of persons generally engaged in water and environment sector, advancement of education of persons engaged or wanting to engage in the water and environment sectors, promotion of research in the field of water technology and conservation, promotion of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in schools and support to youth organisations.

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Activities & Mission

The charity provides for relief of poverty of persons generally engaged in water and environment sector, advancement of education of persons engaged or wanting to engage in the water and environment sectors, promotion of research in the field of water technology and conservation, promotion of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in schools and support to youth organisations.

Grants

The Water Conservation Trust CIO is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2024)
£67,406
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
education and training, disability and the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£34,351
Latest Expenditure
£67,852

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 173.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £9,426
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £19,488
Other Income £10,038

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £67,406
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £67,406
Other Expenditure £846

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2026 — The Water Conservation Trust (organisation 1007648)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£34,351
£67,8520 / 0
2024
£779,201
£68,252£67,406£711,048£711,0480 / 8
2023
£200
£1000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Water Conservation Trust CIO

What does The Water Conservation Trust CIO do?

The charity provides for relief of poverty of persons generally engaged in water and environment sector, advancement of education of persons engaged or wanting to engage in the water and environment sectors, promotion of research in the field of water technology and conservation, promotion of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in schools and support to youth organisations.

How much income did The Water Conservation Trust CIO report in 2025?

The Water Conservation Trust CIO reported total income of £34k and reported expenditure of £68k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Water Conservation Trust CIO registered as a charity?

The Water Conservation Trust CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 July 2022 as charity number 1199697. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs The Water Conservation Trust CIO?

The Water Conservation Trust CIO is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROGER WILLIAM JAMES NORTH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Water Conservation Trust CIO operate?

The Water Conservation Trust CIO operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Water Conservation Trust CIO a registered charity?

Yes — The Water Conservation Trust CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1199697.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
18 July 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5192233
Charity Number
1199697

Trustees

ROGER WILLIAM JAMES NORTH Chair
CHRISTINE SUSAN JARVIS
CHRISTOPHER GEOFFREY PARKER
LEE MORTON
PETER BEILBY HALL
Professor Martin Geoffrey Bigg
ROBERT JOHN CASEY
THOMAS NICHOLAS FLOOD
Trevor Charles Harrington

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
19 October 2026
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