West Wales Rivers Trust

Also known as: Pembrokeshire Rivers Trust

Through community partnership inititives secure the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and improvement of the rivers, lakes & wetlands of Pembrokeshire.

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Activities & Mission

Through community partnership inititives secure the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and improvement of the rivers, lakes & wetlands of Pembrokeshire.

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

Carmarthenshire Ceredigion City Of Swansea Neath Port Talbot Pembrokeshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£883,964

Latest Expenditure

£964,267

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 13013.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 100% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 219). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 85% 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

Donations & Legacies £7,410

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £964,267

Raising Funds £0

Governance £1,606

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2017 — Teifi Rivers Trust (organisation 4038441)
Asset transfer in in 2017 — Teifi Rivers Trust (organisation 4038441)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£883,964	£964,267	£964,267	£501,181	£261,557	12 / 1763
2024	£989,754	£740,701	£740,701	£581,484	£581,484	6 / 440
2023	£454,999	£389,299				0 / 12
2022	£276,172	£313,789				0 / 10
2021	£541,140	£456,651	£456,651	£304,348	£3,661	3 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about West Wales Rivers Trust

What does West Wales Rivers Trust do?

Through community partnership inititives secure the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and improvement of the rivers, lakes & wetlands of Pembrokeshire.

How much income did West Wales Rivers Trust report in 2025?

West Wales Rivers Trust reported total income of £884k and reported expenditure of £964k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is West Wales Rivers Trust?

West Wales Rivers Trust has a program ratio of 13013.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 100% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 219 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was West Wales Rivers Trust registered as a charity?

West Wales Rivers Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 August 2004 as charity number 1105663. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs West Wales Rivers Trust?

West Wales Rivers Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does West Wales Rivers Trust operate?

West Wales Rivers Trust operates across 5 areas, including Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, City Of Swansea and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is West Wales Rivers Trust a registered charity?

Yes — West Wales Rivers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1105663.