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.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 83% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 80% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 80% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | £2,524,791 | £2,579,392 | £2,401,771 | £1,710,570 | £996,722 | 53 / 140 |
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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 2024?
Westcountry Rivers Trust reported total income of £4.00m and reported expenditure of £4.08m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Westcountry Rivers Trust?
Westcountry Rivers Trust has a program ratio of 101.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 9 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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