OUSE & ADUR RIVERS TRUST
The Trust aims to conserve and improve the rivers, streams and other waterbodies of the Sussex Ouse and Adur catchments, and elsewhere as deemed appropriate in the Environment Agency's South East region, for the advancement of environmental protection or improvement for the benefit of the public, including through education and participation in research and a range of appropriate projects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £4,200 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves totaling £261,773. The trustees consider the financial position to be satisfactory and hold reserves in line with their stated policy of maintaining six months of running costs. The organization continues to diversify its funding sources to support its conservation objectives and future growth.
What the accounts disclose
“Our policy is to have 6 months running costs.” — page 5
“NTD Internet Solutions Ltd provided website services to the charity of £540 (2024 £540). Simon Turner js a director and shareholder of NTD Internet Solutions Ltd and a trustee of the Ouse & Adur Rivers Trust.” — page 20
Trustees
- DAVID RICHARD BROWN
- Dr James Edward Ebdon
- Lydia Burgess-Gamble
- Philip Stephen Evans
- ROBIN JOHN AKERS
- Roderick George Yuill
- Ruth Alexandra Wallis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £434k | £430k |
| 31/03/2024 | £277k | £261k |
| 31/03/2023 | £381k | £350k |
| 31/03/2022 | £463k | £418k |
| 31/03/2021 | £332k | £330k |
Common questions
Is OUSE & ADUR RIVERS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £4,200 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves totaling £261,773. The trustees consider the financial position to be satisfactory and hold reserves in line with their stated policy of maintaining six months of running costs. The organization continues to diversify its funding sources to support its conservation objectives and future growth. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds OUSE & ADUR RIVERS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OUSE & ADUR RIVERS TRUST as a grant recipient include THE SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £16k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £11k | PGW 0989-CF2628 |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £15k | CHF_WEIF2902-2425 |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/11/2022 | £156k | "Adur Community Wetlands" |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £15k | WEIF101-19/20 (ADUR & OUSE)WFD CRF GRANT PAYMENTS TO CHARITIES |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £20k | Teville Stream Restoration 18/19 |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £15k | ALB - Environment Agency - FD CRF GRANT PAYMENTS TO CHARITIES |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £70k | ALB - Environment Agency - Teville Stream Restoration 18/19 |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 01/03/2017 | £939k | "Enhancing Places, Inspiring Communities (EPIC)" |
| UK government | — | £15k | Adur & Ouse |