Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust
Analysis
Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Harrogate. It was registered in February 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05220147). It says it provides human resources, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust reported income of £709k and spending of £670k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £630k to £709k (+12%), an average of +3.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 61%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Tees Valley Wildlife Trust Ltd (£708k), Hertfordshire Agricultural Society (£711k) and Jane Goodall Institute, Global (£707k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 92%, investments 2.9%, donations and legacies 2.8% and trading 1.9%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £86k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 11 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 2.8%
- Charitable activities 92%
- Trading 1.9%
- Investments 2.9%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Tees Valley Wildlife Trust Ltd | Saltburn-By-The-Sea | £708k |
| Hertfordshire Agricultural Society | Hertfordshire | £711k |
| Jane Goodall Institute, Global | London | £707k |
| The Caister Castle Trust | Melton Mowbray | £718k |