Westcountry Rivers Trust
Farm visits and educate farmers to adopt sustainable practices; conferences and work with institutions to educate the public about resource protection issues; catchment restoration to restore rivers and improve land management; research based on habitat protection and species conservation including fish stocks and migration; liaise with policy makers to benefit the public through conservation.
Activities & Mission
Farm visits and educate farmers to adopt sustainable practices; conferences and work with institutions to educate the public about resource protection issues; catchment restoration to restore rivers and improve land management; research based on habitat protection and species conservation including fish stocks and migration; liaise with policy makers to benefit the public through conservation.
Grants
Westcountry Rivers Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £363,590
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the environment, conservation, or heritage and recreation
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £4,582,556 | £4,297,470 | £4,270,215 | £2,425,640 | £1,593,754 | 74 / 1041 |
| 2024 | £4,004,141 | £4,081,787 | £4,078,848 | £2,125,830 | £1,424,692 | 74 / 762 |
| 2023 | £3,413,397 | £3,378,087 | £3,366,491 | £2,215,978 | £1,367,031 | 73 / 613 |
| 2022 | £3,656,078 | £3,588,052 | £3,527,998 | £2,180,653 | £1,238,104 | 73 / 1242 |
| 2021 | £3,161,785 | £2,759,788 | £2,658,402 | £2,112,643 | £1,104,961 | 60 / 484 |
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Frequently asked questions about Westcountry Rivers Trust
What does Westcountry Rivers Trust do?
Farm visits and educate farmers to adopt sustainable practices; conferences and work with institutions to educate the public about resource protection issues; catchment restoration to restore rivers and improve land management; research based on habitat protection and species conservation including fish stocks and migration; liaise with policy makers to benefit the public through conservation.
How much income did Westcountry Rivers Trust report in 2025?
Westcountry Rivers Trust reported total income of £4.58m and reported expenditure of £4.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Westcountry Rivers Trust registered as a charity?
Westcountry Rivers Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 2010 as charity number 1135007. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Westcountry Rivers Trust?
Westcountry Rivers Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Southall. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Westcountry Rivers Trust operate?
Westcountry Rivers Trust operates across 4 areas: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.
Is Westcountry Rivers Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Westcountry Rivers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135007.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
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