West Cumbria Rivers Trust Limited
Also known as: Derwent Rivers Trust Limited
To deliver environmental projects for the public benefit 'on the ground' in keeping with the 'wet feet' tradition of rivers trusts across England and Wales.
Activities & Mission
To deliver environmental projects for the public benefit 'on the ground' in keeping with the 'wet feet' tradition of rivers trusts across England and Wales.
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 62% 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 92% 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 | £2,487,258 | £2,294,516 | £2,294,216 | £1,475,275 | £217,351 | 27 / 130 |
| 2024 | £1,421,884 | £1,281,407 | £1,281,257 | £1,283,152 | £167,205 | 25 / 129 |
| 2023 | £1,718,575 | £1,516,428 | £1,516,428 | £1,146,806 | £150,736 | 17 / 96 |
| 2022 | £1,458,454 | £1,409,315 | £1,409,315 | £941,582 | £170,557 | 16 / 100 |
| 2021 | £2,625,121 | £2,407,912 | £2,407,872 | £892,443 | £171,509 | 16 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about West Cumbria Rivers Trust Limited
What does West Cumbria Rivers Trust Limited do?
To deliver environmental projects for the public benefit 'on the ground' in keeping with the 'wet feet' tradition of rivers trusts across England and Wales.
How much income did West Cumbria Rivers Trust Limited report in 2025?
West Cumbria Rivers Trust Limited reported total income of £2.49m and reported expenditure of £2.29m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is West Cumbria Rivers Trust Limited?
West Cumbria Rivers Trust Limited has a program ratio of 92.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was West Cumbria Rivers Trust Limited registered as a charity?
West Cumbria Rivers Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 June 2011 as charity number 1142396. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs West Cumbria Rivers Trust Limited?
West Cumbria Rivers Trust Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does West Cumbria Rivers Trust Limited operate?
West Cumbria Rivers Trust Limited operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is West Cumbria Rivers Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — West Cumbria Rivers Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142396.
Details
Skiddaw Street
Keswick
CA12 4BY
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Derwent Rivers Trust Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated