Wyre River Trust
Also known as: Wyre Rivers Trust
The conservation, protection, restoration and improvement of the River Wyre and surrounding area from its source to the Irish Sea including its flora and fauna for the public benefit.
Activities & Mission
The conservation, protection, restoration and improvement of the River Wyre and surrounding area from its source to the Irish Sea including its flora and fauna for the public benefit.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 71% 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 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
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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 this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2016 — Wyre River Trust (organisation 3971504)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,081,135 | £2,011,937 | £2,011,937 | £422,469 | £85,930 | 15 / 90 |
| 2024 | £697,137 | £792,502 | £792,502 | £353,271 | £1,806 | 8 / 90 |
| 2023 | £591,033 | £508,579 | £508,579 | £448,637 | £448,637 | 5 / 90 |
| 2022 | £235,357 | £283,847 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £544,914 | £321,549 | £321,549 | £414,674 | £414,674 | 3 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wyre River Trust
What does Wyre River Trust do?
The conservation, protection, restoration and improvement of the River Wyre and surrounding area from its source to the Irish Sea including its flora and fauna for the public benefit.
How much income did Wyre River Trust report in 2025?
Wyre River Trust reported total income of £2.08m and reported expenditure of £2.01m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wyre River Trust?
Wyre River Trust has a program ratio of 96.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wyre River Trust registered as a charity?
Wyre River Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 May 2015 as charity number 1161776. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Wyre River Trust?
Wyre River Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is PHILIP ROBSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wyre River Trust operate?
Wyre River Trust operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wyre River Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Wyre River Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161776.
Details
40 Hoghton Street
SOUTHPORT
Merseyside
PR9 0PQ
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated