WYRE RIVER TRUST
Latest income
£2.1m
Latest spending
£2.0m
Registered
2015
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £69,198 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £422,469. The trustees describe the financial position as 'very strong' with significant cash balances, noting that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: expenditure needed to complete the current projects (held: £422k)
“Under normal circumstances the board considers it appropriate to hold reserves of the expenditure needed to complete the current projects which are being carried out on the river Wyre.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One trustee received £17,150 for consultancy services.
“One of the trustees was engaged by the Trust on a self employed basis for consultancy work involved in the preparation and administration of a number of the projects. The amount charged during the year was £17,150” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee consultancy
“One of the trustees was engaged by the Trust on a self employed basis for consultancy work involved in the preparation and administration of a number of the projects. The amount charged during the year was £17,150 (2024 - £4,200). None of the other trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the trust during the year.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Wyre River Solutions Limited
“Its wholly owned subsidiary, Wyre River Solutions Limited, is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales (company number 13730168).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£2.1m
Total spending
£2.0m
Reserves (reported)
£86k
Employees
15
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/09/2016)
- Received assets from another charity (27/09/2016)
Trustees
- PHILIP ROBSONchair
- ALAN EDNEY
- David Lawson
- Dr Andrew Martin Folkard
- Graeme Cook
- Jean Wilson
- MICHAEL JAMES GORNALL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.1m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £697k | £793k |
| 31/03/2023 | £591k | £509k |
| 31/03/2022 | £235k | £284k |
| 31/03/2021 | £545k | £322k |
Common questions
Is WYRE RIVER TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £69,198 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £422,469. The trustees describe the financial position as 'very strong' with significant cash balances, noting that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Lonsdale & Marsh.