Watford And Three Rivers Trust
Also known as: Watford Council for Voluntary Service
Strengthening Watford's voluntary sector through leadership, support, advice and example.
Activities & Mission
Strengthening Watford's voluntary sector through leadership, support, advice and example.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 77% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 70% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,471,137 | £4,524,757 | £4,516,522 | £985,176 | £732,072 | 41 / 93 |
| 2024 | £3,530,711 | £3,388,144 | £3,388,144 | £1,038,796 | £755,172 | 38 / 93 |
| 2023 | £3,608,145 | £3,257,469 | £3,257,449 | £896,229 | £839,479 | 40 / 300 |
| 2022 | £3,441,105 | £3,261,996 | £3,261,976 | £545,553 | £386,082 | 42 / 517 |
| 2021 | £2,358,373 | £2,313,429 | £2,313,409 | £354,876 | £235,075 | 45 / 300 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Watford And Three Rivers Trust
What does Watford And Three Rivers Trust do?
Strengthening Watford's voluntary sector through leadership, support, advice and example.
How much income did Watford And Three Rivers Trust report in 2025?
Watford And Three Rivers Trust reported total income of £4.47m and reported expenditure of £4.52m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Watford And Three Rivers Trust?
Watford And Three Rivers Trust has a program ratio of 101.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Watford And Three Rivers Trust registered as a charity?
Watford And Three Rivers Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 March 2001 as charity number 1085518. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Watford And Three Rivers Trust?
Watford And Three Rivers Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Syd Nadim. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Watford And Three Rivers Trust operate?
Watford And Three Rivers Trust operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Watford And Three Rivers Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Watford And Three Rivers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085518.
Details
Tolpits Lane
WATFORD
WD18 9QD
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Watford Council for Voluntary Service
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated