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Tyne Rivers Trust

Tyne Rivers Trust has a unique role as guardian of the River Tyne Catchment, overseeing the continuing conservation and regeneration of the river from the impacts of its industrial past.The Trust provides education programmes and promotes understanding of the river to all ages, alongside the science-based, practical projects we develop and implement to improve the river system.

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Activities & Mission

Tyne Rivers Trust has a unique role as guardian of the River Tyne Catchment, overseeing the continuing conservation and regeneration of the river from the impacts of its industrial past.The Trust provides education programmes and promotes understanding of the river to all ages, alongside the science-based, practical projects we develop and implement to improve the river system.

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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,161,345
Latest Expenditure
£1,214,293

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 78% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 52% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 54% of UK Economic and community development 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 £165,353
Charitable Activities £910,778
Other Trading £60,849
Investments £4,666
Other Income £19,699

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,193,180
Raising Funds £1,449
Governance £21,285
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £19,664

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,161,345
£1,214,293£1,193,180£476,916£193,62912 / 102
2023
£1,244,707
£1,206,915£1,177,350£529,864£174,77410 / 88
2022
£849,002
£597,625£537,721£492,072£157,3919 / 270
2021
£532,965
£491,341£460,204£240,695£141,0747 / 248
2020
£484,670
£397,5220 / 238

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Tyne Rivers Trust

What does Tyne Rivers Trust do?

Tyne Rivers Trust has a unique role as guardian of the River Tyne Catchment, overseeing the continuing conservation and regeneration of the river from the impacts of its industrial past.The Trust provides education programmes and promotes understanding of the river to all ages, alongside the science-based, practical projects we develop and implement to improve the river system.

How much income did Tyne Rivers Trust report in 2024?

Tyne Rivers Trust reported total income of £1.16m and reported expenditure of £1.21m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Tyne Rivers Trust?

Tyne Rivers Trust has a program ratio of 102.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Tyne Rivers Trust registered as a charity?

Tyne Rivers Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 December 2004 as charity number 1107358. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Tyne Rivers Trust?

Tyne Rivers Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Charles Richard Kirk. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Tyne Rivers Trust operate?

Tyne Rivers Trust operates across 8 areas, including Cumbria, Durham, Gateshead and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Tyne Rivers Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Tyne Rivers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107358.

Details

Address
Tyne Rivers Trust
Unit 8 Shawwell Business Centre
Stagshaw Road
CORBRIDGE
NE45 5PE
Registration Date
20 December 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4010542
Charity Number
1107358

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Trustees

Professor Charles Richard Kirk Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Anne Marie Gardener
Christopher Liddle
David Bradshaw
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James Andrew Wright
John Hollingsworth
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Jonathan Brown
Samantha Dawn Legget
Thomas David Richardson

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