Wear Rivers Trust
Also known as: The Weardale Environmental Trust
The Objects of the Company are to conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the landscape, rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments of the Wear catchment To advance the education in:- (1) The understanding of rivers and river catchment management. (2) The need for, and benefits of, conservation, protection, rehabilitation and improvement of aquatic environments.
Activities & Mission
The Objects of the Company are to conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the landscape, rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments of the Wear catchment To advance the education in:- (1) The understanding of rivers and river catchment management. (2) The need for, and benefits of, conservation, protection, rehabilitation and improvement of aquatic environments.
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 74% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 219). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £832,160 | £838,987 | £838,987 | £112,154 | £51,284 | 21 / 151 |
| 2024 | £579,839 | £615,060 | £615,060 | £118,981 | £46,916 | 15 / 70 |
| 2023 | £484,188 | £544,032 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2022 | £462,845 | £440,156 | 0 / 200 | |||
| 2021 | £327,701 | £434,882 | 0 / 200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wear Rivers Trust
What does Wear Rivers Trust do?
The Objects of the Company are to conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the landscape, rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments of the Wear catchment To advance the education in:- (1) The understanding of rivers and river catchment management. (2) The need for, and benefits of, conservation, protection, rehabilitation and improvement of aquatic environments.
How much income did Wear Rivers Trust report in 2025?
Wear Rivers Trust reported total income of £832k and reported expenditure of £839k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wear Rivers Trust?
Wear Rivers Trust has a program ratio of 100.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 74% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 219 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wear Rivers Trust registered as a charity?
Wear Rivers Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 2002 as charity number 1094613. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Wear Rivers Trust?
Wear Rivers Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wear Rivers Trust operate?
Wear Rivers Trust operates across 2 areas: Durham and Sunderland.
Is Wear Rivers Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Wear Rivers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1094613.
Details
Meadowfield
Durham
DH7 8TZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Weardale Environmental Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated