RIVER WAVENEY TRUST
Conservation of the River Waveney, its tributaries and natural habitats. Education of the public and other organisations supporting the charitable objects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £88,877, which the trustees confirm is held at a minimum of three months' running costs. Net assets increased to £190,201 from the previous year, supported by a 96% growth in income. The trustees identify the lack of multi-year funding and low earned income as the main financial risks to the charity.
What the accounts disclose
“Liquidity and reserves are both held at a minimum 3-months running costs, with a maximum of 6-months held in reserves.” — page 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Cassie Chanin
- David Mills
- Katie Phillips
- Keith Wiseman
- Peter James Edwards
- ROBIN GRAVES TWIGGE
- Todd Strehlow
- Warren Anthony Travis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £380k | £338k |
| 31/03/2024 | £194k | £189k |
| 31/03/2023 | £169k | £178k |
| 31/03/2022 | £122k | £117k |
| 31/03/2021 | £8k | £30k |
Common questions
Is RIVER WAVENEY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £88,877, which the trustees confirm is held at a minimum of three months' running costs. Net assets increased to £190,201 from the previous year, supported by a 96% growth in income. The trustees identify the lack of multi-year funding and low earned income as the main financial risks to the charity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds RIVER WAVENEY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RIVER WAVENEY TRUST as a grant recipient include THE LIMBOURNE TRUST, SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LIMBOURNE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST | FY2025 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 25/09/2025 | £243k | "River Access for All" |
| Sport England | 18/06/2024 | £0 | COVID19 - Active Together (Crowdfunding) |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £20k | LW_000029-CF0018 |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £530 | LW_000029-CF0018 |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £26k | LW_000029-CF0022 |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £11k | LW_000029-CF0025 |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £11 | LW_000029-CF0022 |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £30k | PGW 1163-CF2475 |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/05/2023 | £10k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/12/2021 | £5k | River Waveney Trust Volunteer Groups |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/10/2021 | £8k | Natural Flood Management in the River Waveney Catchment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/08/2014 | £10k | "The Waveney - Waterway to the Future" |