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Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust

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.

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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.

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

Latest Income
£708,951
Latest Expenditure
£670,384

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £19,696
Charitable Activities £654,821
Other Trading £13,799
Investments £20,635
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £670,357
Raising Funds £27
Governance £3,240
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£708,951
£670,384£670,357£199,453£85,81411 / 582
2024
£599,603
£569,950£569,950£160,885£45,3849 / 140
2023
£372,884
£433,0220 / 35
2022
£408,734
£429,4260 / 37
2021
£630,236
£728,966£727,637£212,062£55,2107 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust

What does Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust do?

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.

How much income did Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust report in 2025?

Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust reported total income of £709k and reported expenditure of £670k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust registered as a charity?

Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 February 2005 as charity number 1107918. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust?

Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jamie Roberts. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust operate?

Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust operates across 3 areas: Darlington, Leeds City and North Yorkshire.

Is Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107918.

Details

Address
8 Kings Court
Pateley Bridge
HARROGATE
HG3 5JW
Registration Date
2 February 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4012414
Charity Number
1107918

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Trustees

Jamie Roberts Chair
Alexander Charles Briant
Bethan Jane Stones
David Middlemiss
Douglas Alexander Adamson
JONATHAN CHRISTOPHER PAGE
Jonty Warneken
Also governs 1 other charity
Michele Mary Miller
MR Mark Facer
Nicholas John Harding
Robert Edward Hall

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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