yorkshire dales rivers trust

The charity supports the general public. Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is the environment, conservation, or heritage. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in Harrogate and operates in North Yorkshire, Darlington, and Leeds City.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

River catchment conservation measures for the Yorkshire Dales Rivers, namely the Wharfe, Nidd, Ure and Swale. The YDRT also supports and sponsors research and education to inform the public of the importance river habitat conservation for supporting biodiversity, for improving water quality and for oublic recreation and enjoyment.

Fundraising

See where Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

North Yorkshire Darlington Leeds City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£599,603

Latest Expenditure

£569,950

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £14,303

Charitable Activities £567,707

Other Trading £4,591

Investments £13,002

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £569,950

Raising Funds £0

Governance £1,500

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£599,603	£569,950	£569,950	£160,885	£45,384	9 / 140
2023	£372,884	£433,022				0 / 35
2022	£408,734	£429,426				0 / 37
2021	£630,236	£728,966	£727,637	£212,062	£55,210	7 / 50
2020	£872,496	£862,732	£854,932	£310,792	£32,818	7 / 14