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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £85,814, which the Trustees believe is sufficient to meet foreseeable financial requirements and unexpected obligations in line with their policy. The charity reported a net income surplus of £38,567 for the year and confirmed it is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity owns 250 of the share River Bain Hydro Limited” — page 20
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Jamie Robertschair
- Alexander Charles Briant
- Bethan Jane Stones
- David Middlemiss
- Douglas Alexander Adamson
- JONATHAN CHRISTOPHER PAGE
- Jonty Warneken
- MR Mark Facer
- Robert Edward Hall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £709k | £670k |
| 31/03/2024 | £600k | £570k |
| 31/03/2023 | £373k | £433k |
| 31/03/2022 | £409k | £429k |
| 31/03/2021 | £630k | £729k |
Common questions
Is YORKSHIRE DALES RIVERS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £85,814, which the Trustees believe is sufficient to meet foreseeable financial requirements and unexpected obligations in line with their policy. The charity reported a net income surplus of £38,567 for the year and confirmed it is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds YORKSHIRE DALES RIVERS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YORKSHIRE DALES RIVERS TRUST as a grant recipient include TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | Programme: North Yorkshire Recovery |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | Programme: North Yorkshire Recovery |
| SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST | FY2024 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/12/2024 | £246k | "Rivers4Life" |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £14k | Collingham Beck NFM |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £5k | Collingham Beck NFM |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £286 | State Aid Funded (Measure 16) |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £15k | WEIF7101-19/20 ( SWALE URE NIDD & UPPER OUSE) WFD CRF GRANT PAYMENTS TO CHARITIES |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £15k | WEIF9501-19/20 (WHARFE AND LOWER OUSE) WFD CRF GRANT PAYMENTS TO CHARITIES |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £411 | Mid Swale Tributaries Restoration Project 18/19 |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £6k | Rivers in Elmet 18/19 |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £11k | Rivers in Elmet 18/19 |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £10k | Rivers in Elmet 18/19 |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £17k | Rivers in Elmet 18/19 |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £875 | Rivers in Elmet 18/19 |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 21/03/2019 | £37k | "Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust's Roaring Twenties" |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £15k | ALB - Environment Agency - WFD CRF GRANT PAYMENTS TO CHARITIES |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £7k | ALB - Environment Agency - Mid Swale Tributaries Restoration Project 18/19 |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £15k | ALB - Environment Agency - Rivers in Elmet 18/19 |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £24k | ALB - Environment Agency - Rivers in Elmet 18/19 |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £11k | ALB - Environment Agency - Rivers in Elmet 18/19 |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £16k | ALB - Environment Agency - Collingham Beck NFM |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/05/2017 | £97k | "Rivers2U" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/06/2016 | £24k | "Ure River" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/01/2013 | £10k | Developing volunteer and education capacity |
| UK government | — | £15k | Rivers in Elmet |
| UK government | — | £15k | Wharfe and Lower Ouse |
| UK government | — | £17k | Mid Swale Tributaries Restoration Project |