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The Wye And Usk Foundation

Also known as: The Wye Foundation

Projects and actions to improve riparian habitats and water quality for salmon and other indigenous species of animal and plant life of the rivers Wye and Usk and their tributaries and catchments and economic benefits through the regeneration of fisheries and associated angling tourism.

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Activities & Mission

Projects and actions to improve riparian habitats and water quality for salmon and other indigenous species of animal and plant life of the rivers Wye and Usk and their tributaries and catchments and economic benefits through the regeneration of fisheries and associated angling tourism.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,729,690
Latest Expenditure
£1,855,453

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 24.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £272,894
Charitable Activities £1,446,967
Other Trading £0
Investments £9,829
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,822,900
Raising Funds £32,553
Governance £419,465
Grants to Institutions £90,542
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
£1,729,690
£1,855,453£1,822,900£617,217£550,25932 / 40
2024
£1,560,818
£1,918,833£1,877,351£722,689£366,67434 / 40
2023
£2,017,909
£1,988,641£1,973,273£1,058,398£028 / 274
2022
£2,016,143
£1,629,945£1,587,357£1,007,243£029 / 252
2021
£1,763,530
£1,657,077£1,614,942£660,338£028 / 208

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Wye And Usk Foundation

What does The Wye And Usk Foundation do?

Projects and actions to improve riparian habitats and water quality for salmon and other indigenous species of animal and plant life of the rivers Wye and Usk and their tributaries and catchments and economic benefits through the regeneration of fisheries and associated angling tourism.

How much income did The Wye And Usk Foundation report in 2025?

The Wye And Usk Foundation reported total income of £1.73m and reported expenditure of £1.86m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Wye And Usk Foundation registered as a charity?

The Wye And Usk Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 April 2000 as charity number 1080319. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs The Wye And Usk Foundation?

The Wye And Usk Foundation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charles Newington-Bridges. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Wye And Usk Foundation operate?

The Wye And Usk Foundation operates across 8 areas, including Ceredigion, Denbighshire, Gloucestershire and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Wye And Usk Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Wye And Usk Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080319.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
13 April 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3034116
Charity Number
1080319

Trustees

Charles Newington-Bridges Chair
ALAN PHILIP JOHNSON FRCS
Andrew John Pyle
Anthea Elizabeth Joy McIntyre
Also governs 1 other charity
CHARLES BERESFORD PARRY DE WINTON
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr Anthony Robert Douglas Lavers
ELIZABETH PASSEY
Fiona Margaret Hillman
Jonathan Fiennes Bengough
Matthew James Newsum Taylor
Peter John Horsburgh
Richard Laurence Norman

Also Known As

  • The Wye Foundation
  • The Wye and Usk Foundation

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2 November 2026
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