COTSWOLDS RIVERS TRUST
Conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the Thames tributaries rising within the Cotswold area of outstanding natural beauty.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £62,475 against income of £47,282, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £140,545 to £78,070. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £40,583 are maintained in line with the policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with applicable requirements and no matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the trust that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure.” — page 4
Trustees
- Dr Richard Martindale Knowleschair
- ANTHONY BOSTOCK
- Andrew Michael Harvey
- Ashley Paul Smith
- Christopher David Whittles
- Gilbert John Chalk
- Timothy Clark
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £47k | £110k |
| 31/03/2024 | £52k | £56k |
| 31/03/2023 | £114k | £29k |
| 31/03/2022 | £8k | £3k |
| 31/03/2021 | £18k | £77 |
Common questions
Is COTSWOLDS RIVERS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £62,475 against income of £47,282, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £140,545 to £78,070. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £40,583 are maintained in line with the policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with applicable requirements and no matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the financial statements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds COTSWOLDS RIVERS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COTSWOLDS RIVERS TRUST as a grant recipient include CHK Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHK Foundation | FY2024 | £10k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £8k | CHF_WEIF1203-2425 |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £3k | PGW 1149-CF2394 |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £7k | PGW 1149-CF2442 |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £15k | PGW 1090-CF2450 |
| UK government | 01/04/2023 | £8k | WEIF1203a-CF2169 |
| UK government | 01/04/2022 | £8k | WEIF1203 22/23-Cotswolds Windrush |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/06/2014 | £10k | Evenlode Tributaries Project Demonstration Day |