Wessex Rivers Trust
Also known as: Wessex Chalk Stream and Rivers Trust, Wessex Chalkstream and Rivers Trust, Wcsrt
We are continuing to work to establish the charity with the objectives as set out below: environmental, educational and scientific.
Activities & Mission
We are continuing to work to establish the charity with the objectives as set out below: environmental, educational and scientific.
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 27% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% of UK Environment 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 | £1,791,401 | £1,199,688 | £1,199,688 | £1,220,918 | £498,117 | 20 / 70 |
| 2024 | £1,334,086 | £1,135,533 | £1,135,533 | £629,205 | £389,811 | 19 / 70 |
| 2023 | £1,532,018 | £1,449,383 | £1,449,383 | £430,652 | £305,044 | 14 / 35 |
| 2022 | £1,226,454 | £1,247,074 | £1,247,074 | £348,017 | £284,560 | 14 / 32 |
| 2021 | £751,761 | £630,449 | £630,449 | £368,637 | £259,205 | 10 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wessex Rivers Trust
What does Wessex Rivers Trust do?
We are continuing to work to establish the charity with the objectives as set out below: environmental, educational and scientific.
How much income did Wessex Rivers Trust report in 2025?
Wessex Rivers Trust reported total income of £1.79m and reported expenditure of £1.20m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wessex Rivers Trust?
Wessex Rivers Trust has a program ratio of 67.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wessex Rivers Trust registered as a charity?
Wessex Rivers Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 2009 as charity number 1130991. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Wessex Rivers Trust?
Wessex Rivers Trust is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Joanna Baldwin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wessex Rivers Trust operate?
Wessex Rivers Trust operates across 4 areas: Dorset, Hampshire, Isle Of Wight and Wiltshire.
Is Wessex Rivers Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Wessex Rivers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130991.
Details
Phillips Lane
Stratford Sub Castle
SALISBURY
Wiltshire
SP1 3YR
Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Wessex Chalk Stream and Rivers Trust
- Wessex Chalkstream and Rivers Trust
- Wcsrt
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated