# YORKSHIRE DALES RIVERS TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1107918
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Feb. 2, 2005
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1107918


## Contact

- **Address:** 8 Kings Court, Pateley Bridge, HARROGATE
- **Postcode:** HG3 5JW
- **Phone:** 07920387544
- **Email:** marie.taylor@ydrt.co.uk
- **Website:** www.ydrt.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** (A)  TO CONSERVE, PROTECT, REHABILITATE AND IMPROVE THE RIVERS, STREAMS, WATERCOURSES AND WATER IMPOUNDMENTS OF THE CATCHMENTS OF THE RIVERS WHARFE, NIDD, URE, AND SWALE AND ASSOCIATED RIVER SYSTEMS THAT MAY INFLUENCE THE WATER QUALITY, FAUNA AND FLORA OF THE YORKSHIRE DALES RIVERS.   (B)  TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC, OR ANY ASSOCIATION, COMPANY, LOCAL AUTHORITY, ADMINISTRATIVE OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY OR PUBLIC BODY OR REPRESENTATIVE BODY IN THE COUNTRYSIDE AND THE TOWNSHIPS OF THE YORKSHIRE DALES IN:    (1)  THE UNDERSTANDING AND ENJOYMENT OF RIVERS, RIVER CORRIDORS AND CATCHMENTS, INCLUDING THEIR FAUNA, FLORA AND ECONOMIC OR SOCIAL ACTIVITY, AND RIVER CATCHMENTS MANAGEMENT     (2)  THE NEED FOR, AND BENEFITS OF, CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS.

**Activities:** 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.

**Area of benefit:** YORKSHIRE DALES




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** Environment/conservation/heritage
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Darlington
- Leeds City
- North Yorkshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £708951 | £670384 | £199453 | 11 |
| March 31, 2024 | £599603 | £569950 | £160885 | 9 |
| March 31, 2023 | £372884 | £433022 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £408734 | £429426 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £630236 | £728966 | £212062 | 7 |



## Trustees

- **Jamie Roberts** (Chair) — appointed June 4, 2015
- Alexander Charles Briant — appointed Dec. 16, 2023
- Bethan Jane Stones — appointed May 15, 2024
- David Middlemiss — appointed Dec. 16, 2023
- Douglas Alexander Adamson — appointed May 15, 2024
- JONATHAN CHRISTOPHER PAGE — appointed Nov. 16, 2022
- Jonty Warneken — appointed Dec. 16, 2023
- MR Mark Facer — appointed March 9, 2017
- Michele Mary Miller — appointed May 15, 2024
- Nicholas John Harding — appointed Nov. 16, 2022
- Robert Edward Hall — appointed Nov. 12, 2025