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THE AIRE RIVERS TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Company regi$tratlon number 07464227 (England and Walesl
Charity registration number 1145609
*AEG78554•
2711112025
COMPANIES HOUSE
A14
#174

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THE AIRE RIVERS TRUST
LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Ms W S Robinson (Chair)
Mr D Brazendale
Mr K Sunderland
Mr M Davis
Mr A Fraser
Mrs K Jennings
Mr G M Roberts
Mrs C Broadhead
Mr l Andrews
Mr T Davies
(Appointed September 2025)
{Appoinled September 2025)
Socrelary
Mr G M Robert6
Charity number
1145609
Company number
07464227
Prlnclpal addrnss
Bizspace
Alblon Mills Albion Road
Greengates
Bradford
BD10 9TQ
Registered office
Bizspace
Albion Mills Alblon Road
Greengates
Bradford
BD10 9TQ
Independent examiner
Alison 14Vhalley FCA
Azets Audit SerVi￿s Ltd
Carlton House
Grammar School Street
Bradford
BD14NS
8anker8
Barclays Bank plc
77 North Street
Keighley
BD213SA
Skipton Building Society Bingley
13&135 Main Street
Bingley
West Yorkshire
8D16 1AJ

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THE AIRE RIVERS TRUST
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examinefs report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financlal statements
9-23

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THE AIRE RIVERS TRUST
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial slatements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial staternents have been PrePa￿d in accordaTr￿ with Ihe accounting policies sel out in note 1 to Ihe
financial statements and comply with the charity's Igoveming documenll, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting
and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)"
(effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and activities
The objects or the charity are'.-
To conserve, protect. rehabilltate and improve the rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments
of the catchments comprising the River Aire and all Iribularies and connected waterways (but excluding the
Leeds and Liverpool Canal) and lo facilitate and encourage appropriate access for all to the River Aire and
its Iribularies and connected waterways.
To advance the eduration of the public, or any association. company, local author￿, adminislrallve or
goverr)menlal agency or public body or representalive body in:
a) The Underslandlng of rivers, rlver corridors and catchmenls. including their launa, flor8 and economic or
soclal activity.
b) The needs for, and benefrts of. conservation. protection, rehabilitation and improvement of water
environments.
Main Activitie5
The Aire Rivers Trust (ART) believés in connecting people, places and nature. We are one of a ne￿Ork of Rivers
Trusts working lo improve our c4tchmenls' health and natural processes.
Our vision for the River Aire is:
'It will be a thriving river valued for rts environmental. social and economic benefits, and which is actively
appreclated by the community for its diverse ecology and contribution to flood risk management.,
To work towards this vision, we develop a range of projects that create and sustain improvements in our River.
These include community engagement, capital and revenue works and an extensive volunteering programme.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the CharSty Commission in declding what actlvities Ihe
charity should undertake.

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THE AIRE RIVERS TRUST
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Achievements and Perfomiance
This year the Trust met some unexpected challenges. Two senior staff needed sick leave for a total exceeding five
months with attendant disruption lo working practices and roles. More junior staff stepped up lo the plate going
above and beyond their job descriptions.
Two trustees stepped in to cover much of the workload, bid-writing, managing the website. project managing,
attending external meetings, running the office and supporting staff. Staff tumover added to the lest to the
capabilities and comrnilrnenl of both the staff and Trustees. With a huge amount of goodwill from the staff team and
time from the Chair and Ouf Company Secretary. we continued to deliver our programme of works on time and to
budget.
The two trustees, commitment amounting to at least 1,570 hours reckoned at £401hour is reflected in the value of
donations in kind from trustees. It is a much grander sum than usual or that we Èxpect to appear again. The Chair
also volunteered in the Japanese knotweed control programme with a further 32 hours work.
This is a credil to all who were Involved and it demonslral8s organisational resilience.
Our practical conservalion arrn has been steady, with good retention of the loyal and engagement of new
volunteers. Works include footpath restoration which protects habitat and enables access to the river as well as Iree
planting and management. A major achievement. with a well-attended celebration evenl. is the upgrade of a
waymarked roule along the River Worth which will have benefits for nature connection and regeneration in the town
of Keighley.

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TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
There have been necessary and demanding developments in our more technical work which our team has risen to.
The staff team has executed various in-channel works such as notching small weirs in tributaries and anchoring
large woody debris lo create diverse flow patterns and restore natural processes to the River Worth. Ambition to
resolve fish passage over obstructions on the main river has been actioned this year.loo. We have assessed over
90 weirs in order to ¢reate a prioritised list for interventions. Surveys, discussions wilh landowners, mapping and
optioneering have all taken place this year in preparation for a delailed design stage. We have also completed
capital works including the re-meandering of Chellow Dene 8eck and re-naluralisalion of its Ilood plain.
These projects and the growth we experienced have led to the Trustees. move to recrurt technical speclalists. Staff
turnover has been a major Issue with young people using the experience they have gained with us lo successfully
move on in their careers. So much change in a short period of time is problematic bul also something lo be proud
of. Turnover has enabled u5 to realise the ambition lo recruit specialists in our field5 of operations. To this end we
have now a dedicated Finance Manager.. a Chief Executive with a background in managing Gapilal works and large
teams and a new Catchment Cfrordinator who has a background in hydrological engineerlng and community
engagement.
Our expertise has growing recognition and we have been partners in building the case for the Nalional Nature
Reserve in Bradford, conlribuling to the Local Nature Recovery Strate9y for We51 Yorkshire and delivering
conference on Biodiversity Nel Gain, attended by over 80 delegates.
Yorkshire Water is one of our key Stakeholders and ART has experienced the benefits of its cultural change driven
by the Regulators and internal will. ART'S pollution monitoring projects are both supported and welcomed by
Yorkshire Water. This has meant technical support In the lorm of a Reporting App for volunteers lo use for 'Outfall
Safaris,. Using the app, our trained volunteer force can report outfalls into the watercourses which are polluting.
Problem sour￿5 of pollution have been swiftly acted upon where it has been in Yws scope. It feels very positive
and is making a difference to the water courses and their banks. We began life as a pressure group and we
increasingly feel that where our regional water company is concerned, that we are an enabler while al the same
lime, we have retained our ability lo advocate for the river where there 15 omission or improvement lo be made and
for this to be not onty resped8d, but increasingly valued.
Our Practical Conservation aclivltles have involved a core of loyal and now experlenced volunteers, joined by
newcomers who bring additional skills and energy. The work is varied and includes planting trees, treating Japanese
KnO￿eed and managing other Invasive Non-Native Species, surveying. footpath upgrades and mar)aging wetland
vegelation. Our volunteer team is appreciated and ART runs social events through the year lo thank them. We have
also run corporate volunteering days at which employees of organisations in our community gel to see and
experience what our work entails while enJoying healthy exercise in the outdoors and learning about th8 relationshlp
be￿een vegelalion, healthy soil and our river.
A stressor on staff ha5 been fixed lem contracts. ART has attempted lo reassure staff with such contracts that we
wish lo retain them.11 is the reality of our funding model that we have had lo use Unrestricted Reserves lo pay their
salaries during funding gaps and while we have had work for them. Planning our pipeline of works is slralegically
difficult for 8 smaller organisalion particularfy when projects and contracts are delayed by lenglhy permitting
Pro￿sseS or funding obstructions which can mean missin9 important summer low-waler windows.
In this financial year we have 5uccessfulty applied for fvnding to support core staffing which ha5 enabled greater
financial control and put our new managernenl team in a strong position to begin taking over from trustees Ihe day
to day as well as strategic management of the charity.
We have made use of Environment Agency Enforcement Undertakings to apply In the spirit of the system and
notably have used one successfully as match funding for another grant bid. thus multiplying the benefrt for the river.
We see this as an effective use of Ihis type of unrestricted fund.
The trustees remain committed to steering the organisation. Two of our more senior truslees have resigned this
year and we are CODSCIOUS that we need lo maintain the Board's expertise. We have invited guests to board
meetings and have a Small number of well qualified people who aTe keen to give us their time and valuable
experience. We are pleased and confident that the new structures now in place will enable the Board's govemance
lo be increasingly one of oversight and support to our dynami¢ and enthusiastic staff operations team. In short, the
year has been a struggle in many ways bul we are achieving stabilization and preparation for fvture growth while
delivering on our Commitments.

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THE AIRE RIVERS TRUST
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Financial review
The income for the year amounted to £476,332 (2024 £358,328) with expenditure being £531,785 (2024 £413,469),
leaving a net expenditure for the year of £55,453 (2023 net expenditure £55,141).
In summary, the charity seeks to maintain resetwes of Ihr8e months operating costs, £120.000 to provide an internal
resource to cover situations such as a sudden increase in expenses, retaining staff during funding gaps. uninsured
losses and winding up of the company.
A tsrgel fvJure is periodically reviewed and set according to our changing circumstances and Commitments in our
very fast changing field.
The charity's free reseprfes (general funds less fixed assets) at the end of this year were £266,749. Reserves
include funds designated lo foreseeable expenses for example replacement of our company vehicle. It is prudent to
relain funds for should we need to for instance cover a salary for a member of staff who is on long term sick.
Another contributing factor is that Enforcement Undertakings are Unrestricted donations although ART clearly
designates them to projects that are aligned preferably with repairs to the site of the offence or often to off-set the
damage as nearby as is feasible. The Irustees feel this amount is in line with the reserves pollcy.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and was formed on 8 December 2010. It Is govemed by a
memorandum and articles of association amended 6 September 2011, 16 January 2012 and 21 February 2023.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to
the dale of signature of the financial slalemenls were..
Ms W S Robinson (Chair)
Mr D Brazendale
Mr K Sunderland
Mr M Davis
MrA Fraser
Mrs K Jennings
Dr D N Lemer
Mr G M Roberts
Mr J Whaley
Mrs C Broadhead
Mr l Andrews
Mr T Davies
(Reslgned 6 March 2025>
(Resigned 26 February 2025)
(Appointed September 2025)
(Appointed September 2025)
The trustees of the charty are also the directors for the purposes of company law and are appointed by th8
members at Ihe AGM.
The twstees are appointed for the skills and experience they can give to the charity. Training will be given ff
necessary.
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and
guarantee to contributè £1 in the event of a winding up.
The decisions of the charity are made by the Trustees. with the day to day running ol the Charity by the Manager.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees. report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Ms W S Robinson (Chair)
Trustee
11 November 2025

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THE AIRE RIVERS TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE AIRE RIVERS TRUST
I report to the trustees or) my examination of the financial slatements of The Aire Rivers Trust (the charity) for the
year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Iruslees ol the charity (and also ils directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the
preparation of the financlal statements In accordance with the requirements of the Companles Act 2006 (the 2006
Act).
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of
the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of the charty's
financial slalements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my
examination I have followed all the applicable Directlons given by the Charlty Commission under section 145(5)Ib)
of the 2011 Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section
145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualrfied to undertake the examinatlon because l am a member of ICAEW,
which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examlnalion. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with Ihe
examination giving me cause lo belleve that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by secllon 386 of the 2006 Act., or
the financial statements do not accord with those records,- or
the financial slatements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act olher
than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an
independent examination- or
the financial slalements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable lo charilies
preparing their accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concems and hav? come across no other matters in connection with the examination to whlch attention
should be drawn in this ieport in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements lo be reached.
eii2ii1a$41401..
Alison Whalley FCA
Independent Examiner
Azets Audit Services Ltd
Cadlon House
Grammar School st￿et
Bradford
BD14NS
Dated.. 11 November 2025

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THE AIRE RIVERS TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
nds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restricted
lunds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Notss
Income and endowments from:
Donations and
legacies
Charitable aclivrties
Investments
Other income
56,704
47,923
7,489
6.729
357.487
414.191
47,923
7,489
6,729
86,529
36,159
8,258
229,382
315.911
36.159
6.258
Total Income
118,845
357.487
476.332
128.946
229,382
358.328
enditure on:
Charitable activitles
69.052
462,733
531,785
68,673
344,796
413,469
Net incomingl(outgolng)
re8ource8 boforè
transfers
49,793
(105,248)
(55,453)
60.273
(115,414)
(55,141)
Gross transfers
between funds
(26,475)
26.475
(56,823)
56,823
N•t Incomellexpendlture)
for the yearl
Net movement in funds
23.318
(78,771)
(55,453)
3,450
(58,591)
(55,141)
Fund balances at 1 April
2024
246.051
216,372
462,423
242,601
274,963
517,564
Fund balance$ at 31
March 2025
269,369
137.601
406,970
246,051
216,372
462,423
The statemer)t of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expendllure derive from continulnp activi118s.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account
under the Companies Act 2006.

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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible as5els
12
2.620
3,598
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
96,845
342,215
47.257
431,856
439,060
479,113
Creditors.. amounts falling due within
one year
14
(34.7101
(20,288)
Net current assets
404,350
458,825
Total assets less current Ilabilitles
406.970
462,423
Income fund$
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
General unrestricted funds
15
137.601
216,372
16
233,367
36,002
198,785
47.266
269.369
246.051
406,970
462,423
The company is entitled lo the exemptlon from the audit requlrement cont8lned in section 477 of the Companies Act
2006. for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for Complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
with respect lo accounting records ar￿ the preparation of flnancial slalements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audrt of its financial ststements for the year In queslion in
accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subjecl
to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 11 November 2025
Ms W S Robinson (Chair)
Trustee
Company registratlon number 07464227

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THE AIRE RIVERS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
A¢¢ountlng pollcle8
Charity infomiation
The Aire Rivers Trust is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The
registered office is Bizspace. Albion Mills Albion Road, Gieengales, Bradford. BD10 9TQ.
1.1 Accountin9 Convention
The financial slalements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Igoveming documentl, the
Companies Act 2006. FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland" I'FRS 102°) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommendèd Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in a¢¢ordano with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The
charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monelary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
pollcles adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the lime of approving the financial slatemenls, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees
continue lo adopt the going concern basis ol accounting in preparing ihe financial statements.
1.3 Charitable fund8
Unreslricted funds are available for use at the dIsC￿tion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objective5.
Restrlcted funds are subject to specifi¢ conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and
uses of th8 restrided funds are set out In the notes to the financial statements.
Designated funds are emounts Ihe Trustees have ringfenced for an agreed purpose.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally enlilled lo il after any performance conditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and il Is probable that income will be re￿ived.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in
relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the lime of the donation.
Legaci8s are recognised on receipt or otherwise rf Ihe charity has been notified of an impending distribution.
the amount 15 known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as
contingent a5sel.

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THE AIRE RIVERS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting poli¢ie$
(Contlnued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is iecognised once Ihere is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to
third party, it is probable that a transfer ol economic benefits will be required in settlèment, and the amount of
the obligation can be ffleasured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and
shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single
activity are allocated direclty to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and
support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned beiween those activities on a basis
consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixecl assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, nel of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recogni5ed so as to write off the cosl or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
Useful lives on the following bases..
Plant and equipment
Computers
Motor vehicles
Straight line 3 years
Straight line 3 years
Straight line 3 years
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an a55el 15 deterfflined as the dtfference between the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the assel, and is recognised in the statement of financial aclrvilies.
1.7 Impalmient of Ilxed assets
At each reporting end date, Ihe charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication
exists. the recoverable amount of the asset is eslimaled in order lo dètermine the extent of the impairment
loss (if any).
1.8 Cash and Cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash In hand, deposits held at c811 with banks, other short-lerm liquid
investment5 with original maturities of Ihree monlhs or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Flnanclal Instrum•nts
The charity has elected lo apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12
'other Financial Inslrumenls Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in Ihe charivs balance sheet when the charity becomes paty to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
F.inancial assets and liabilities are offset. with the net amounts presented in the finanGial slaternents, when
there is a legally enforceable right to Set off the recognised amounts and there Is an intention lo settle on a net
basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
{Continued)
Baslc flnanclal assets
Basic financial assets. which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaction price including Iransadion costs and are subsequently Carried at amortised cost Using the effective
interest method unles5 the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. where the Iran5adion is
measured al the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets
classified.as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial Ilabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing Iransaclion, where the debt instrument is measured at the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market ratg of interesl. Financial liabllitles classified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequ8ntty carried at amortised cost. using the effective interest rate method,
Trade Credltors are obllgations lo pay for goods or services that have been acquired In the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-currenl liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured al amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognitlon of financlal Ilabllitles
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charty's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employee benollts
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement Is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed
lo lerminale the employment of an employee or lo provide lerminatlon benefits.
1.11 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged a5 an expense as they fall due.
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are ￿qUired lo make judgements, estimates
and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. The eslimale5 and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and Dlher factors that
aTe considered to be Televant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounling
eslimales are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Donation8 and legacles
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
Unre5triGted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
Donations arKI gifts
Donations
enforcement
undertakings
Listed below
Donated goods and
services
1,384
3,451
4.835
3,129
3,129
75,000
75.000
229,382
354,036
354,036
229,382
55,320
55.320
8.400
8,400
56,704
357,487
414,191
86,529
229,382
315,911
Grants receivable for
core activities
Bradford Metropolitan
Dislrlcl Council
Environmer)l Agency
Yorkshire Waler
Service Ltd
The Rivers Trust
Groundworks
Swire Charilable Trust
Wesl Yorkshire
Combined Authority
SSCL Environmental
Water Research
Centre Ltd
Keighley Big Local
CAF
AmericalPatagonia
Mark Southam
Kirklees Council
Nalional Lottery
Small Grants
Yorkshire Dale5
National Park
Authority
53,812
51,977
53,812
51.977
54,000
40,489
$4,000
40.489
90,000
10,000
5.174
30.000
90.000
10,000
5,174
30,000
18,850
5,000
16,131
18,850
5,000
16,131
88,720
5,475
88.720
5,475
184
3,668
184
3,668
5,950
7,650
5,950
7,650
10,648
10.648
7,868
7.868
2,052
2,226
2,052
2,226
42,944
20,000
42.944
20,000
1,000
1,000
9.600
9.600
354,036
354,036
229,382
229.382
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Charitsble activities
Charllable Charltable
Income
Income
2025
2024
Services provided under contract
47,923
36,159
InvoBtm•nts
Un￿strICted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2026
2024
Interest receivable
7,489
6,258
Other Income
Unr•8trlcted
funds
Unre8trlcted
funds
2025
2024
Other income
6,729
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Charitsble activities
Charitable Charitable
Expenditure Expenditure
2025
2024
Staff costs
Project costs
Materials, resources and consumables
Travel
Services in kind
217,152
122,582
20,084
5,104
800
174.291
87,950
38,738
3,019
8,400
365,722
312,398
Share of support costs (see note 8)
Share of governance costs (see note 8)
160,117
5,946
95,523
5,548
531,785
413,469
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Reslricled funds
69,052
462,733
68,673
344,796
531,785
413,469
Seplices in kind include hours worked by one trustees for channel injecting Japanese Kno￿eed.
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THE AIRE RIVERS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Support costs
Support Governance
costs
costs
2025
Support Governance
costs
costs
2024
Staff costs
Deprecialion
Transport and travel
Office expenses
Rent and rates
Insurance
Training
Professional fees and
evalualion
Payroll and accountsncy
Advertising and publicity
Services in kind
Sundry
55.000
2,623
118
10,339
23.078
4.745
55,000
2,623
118
10,339
23,078
4,745
62,251
3,909
313
3,607
14,889
3,099
880
62,251
3,909
313
3,607
14,889
3,099
880
3,679
1,602
1,827
54,520
2,586
3,679
1,602
1,827
54.520
2,586
3.305
1,392
468
3,305
1,392
468
1,410
1,410
Independent examination
Trustees expenses
Trustees meeting costs
3,600
2,076
270
3,600
2,076
270
3,000
1,895
653
3,000
1,895
653
160,117
5.946
166,063
95,523
5,548
101,071
Analysed bebween
Charllable activities
160,117
5,946
166,063
95,523
5,548
101,071
Services In kind covers staff absence (sick leave and changes in senior staff personnery induding running the
Offi￿ and website, giving talks and attending conferences and bid writing.
Governance costs includes payments to the independent examiners of £3,600 {2024- £3.000) for independent
examinalion fees.
Tru•ts08
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) ieceived any remuneration or benefits from the
charity during the year.
During the year 2 trustees were paid £1,251 for travel expenses and 1 trustee £350 for a laptop (2024 four
trustees £1,886, travel expenses and one trustee £344 for a laptop).
10 Employees
The average monlhty number of employees during the year was..
2025
Number
2024
Number
10
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10 Employees
(Continued)
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security Costs
Other pension costs
236,089
25,435
10,628
216,402
14.299
5,841
272,152
236,542
There were no employees whose annu81 remungration was more than £60,000.
11 Taxalion
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section S05 of the Taxes A¢1 1988 or section
2S2 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to ils charitable objects.
12 Tan9lble flx•d a880t•
Plant and
equlpmant
Compul•rn Motor v•hl¢l••
Total
Cost
Al 1 April 2024
Additions
11,204
1,772
1,645
7,240
20,216
1,645
Al 31 March 2025
11,204
3,417
7,240
21,861
Depreclation and Impairment
At 1 April 2024
Depreciation charged in Ihe year
7,849
2,380
1,530
242
7,240
16,619
2,622
At 31 March 2025
10,229
1,772
7,240
19,241
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
975
1,645
2,620
Al 31 March 2024
3,356
242
3,598
13 Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
75.771
10,859
10,215
38,188
4,532
4,537
96,845
47,257
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THE AIRE RIVERS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14 Creditor8: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals
18.406
12.236
4.068
3.471
13.817
3,000
34.710
20,288
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THE AIRE RIVERS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI
FQR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15 RMlrt¢t•d fund•
Tho In¢om8 funds of the thailly Indude r88trlcted fijnds comprising the following unexpendod bolan¢8s of donats'oN$ and 9ranls held on trust for $pteifi¢ purposo6'.
Movofflent In lund•
Mov•m•nl In furtd•
1￿comIn
In¢omkny
R•IOur¢••
i••ouic
Tr•n•l•rn
•thnt•
l Apill 2024
Tr•n•¢•v•
•XPond•d
Alrg Calchm6nl N8twoik
BSngley Sports Ground
Sllsden VV81 Meadow and Scra￿8
Volunteer Progiamrne
08vebping the NaluralAiM
Chollow Dgne Welland$
Nelghix)urfy ComffjunNy Engaoem8nl
Festival of Bradford 8eck
F￿8ndS ef Ihe Middle Aire
Alre ResllYdnc8 Cory8ny
Riv¢rAirè Care
Rlvor Worth R8sIofallon
Loadpll 6ed( F15h Pa85ag•
Pitiy Bed< Welland5
Northrliffe Dyk• ￿lI8ndS
Better Becks
Itlzens Science Odlvery
FIP Loadpll B8ck
Eye5 on the Water TV
Swire Fund
Better Be&ls
Tree Planting
VV8if Piiorilisalion
Cilllen Saenc8
Salmon Salari
Flxed 0$$o1$
122,055
18,160
17,864
7,5CbJ
3,668
162.4341
15.7041
117.8041
67.121
16.124
32.300
143.8381
16511
144,e081.
15.473
15001
17851
153,6051
11,e421
35,CK)O
35,000
10.WS
19.991
7,50D
4,550
7,852
14,088
52,000
11.8541
113,5831
15,5771.
18.5001
17.8521
135,8991
165,9841
110.fM)01
9,eS1
13,47
1.923
7,050
40,127
281
1,9SO
29,500
5,353
7.687
88.221
10.000
8.070
81.4e2
10.000
31.009
17.583
44.477
3.oc
5.475
5.950
30,QOQ
124,5111
199.8171
162.3581
110.C¥)01
131.0371
117,2901
145.4301
14.3421
14.8521
15.9501
11.6801
6,872
27,538
896
48
12
74,832
10.000
28
32,989
132.9891
48
1,33e
623
15.OfXII
23.320
8.850
42.943
10,000
20.000
9.600
18,8501
139,7171
130,0851
3,228
4,278
55,000
so
13.4171
140,V031
16,47SI
12,e671
11,6851
4,087
18,469
13,575
0,933
20.085
3,472
20.Lh)O
9.600
1.885
1,885
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16 RMtrkt•d fvnd•
Icontlnuodl
274,963
229.382
1344,7981
56,823
218,372
357,487
462.733
28.479
137,e01
Alie Catthment Nelwort has been funded by the Envlronment Agency and York8hlr8 Waler 10 5UPPOrt pgrln8rship work towards the enhanc8rn8nt of th8 Air8 Valley a$
part ol Ihelr Calchrnent Based Approach ICaBA), a comrnunity-18d appio8ch Ih81 fngag•$ pooplo ond urgup$ frotn 4¢ro$$ $¢¢i¢ly, to $e¢k coll8boratsve opportunlties
Ihat h8lp impiove our pfftclous wai6r environments.
Bin9ley Sports Ground biodiv8ls￿Y improvgrn•nt ha$ boon lundod by Th• Banisitr CharK&bl¢ Tru$l.
Silsden Wel Meadow and Sryape$ w8$ fundgd by The P¢ople'$ P961-code Lottery with in-kn'nd supporf from Dr M Holloway Con5uItBnt Ecob9i51.
Tool¥ for ourVo¢unt8er piogr8mrn8 Wefe funded by TheAired818 Group. a loc￿ buslness.
06velopino tho Naiural Alre Fund¢d tyy lh¢ Nalional H¢ritsgo Lott?ry. Craven Councll, Yoikshlre Water, Envlionmenl Agency and Gafflekl Weston along wllh $8v8ral
other smalef donors, Only a 5rnall amount ofmalnl8nanc6 work 1818ft lo do.
Ch•llow Done Well8nds hav8 been funded by W&81 Yorkshiie Combined Aulhodty, The RherB TN8t on behalf of Blrtvlc IR8pl8nl8hl and th8 En¥lronm8nl Agency
IWEIFI.
Nelghbouily Community Eng8gement.. Feslival ol Bradford 8eca8 lor Fiiends 019radlord Becks.
Work hel￿ng lo develop IheAlre Re8I1ience Company was lunded by The Ri¥ers Tru51 acting as cJ)nir8¢tor$10 L•td$ Cty Couneil.
Volunleef Programme on the River Alfe (Rlver Alre Carel was lunded by Bradfold CMDC, Groundworks (New lo Nature). Garfield WeBlon, The Llz and Terry Bramall
Foundation and PatagDnl8. Rl¥er Alre C4r8 also indudes Japane88 Knotweed wodi¢alion is for by the Environment Ag¢n¢y Ihr¢ugh Bell¢r Bo¢ks IEnvironm•nt
AgfjnGy WEIFI,
Fllv•r W¢JTth R8¥Iv[a￿On1s a Volunle•r PioBraTnrnF on the Fllvor Worth fvndld by Kelghlay 819 LOCBI {Na￿onal Lottery), Town& Fund and Enlorcament Undertaklngs.
Pitty Bock ￿tIOnal. Red Blck and Northdiff¢ Dyke VVeiiand$ wa$ fundod by We$1 Yorkshlre ComblnedAuthodty and the EnvlionmenlAgency IWEIFI,
B•tt•r B•¢k$ PhaM 1 and 2 wère fvnd8d by th• EnVironmèntAg￿cy Ihrou9h WEIF (Water Environment Improvement Fund) lundlng.
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THE AIRE RIVERS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15 R••trlct•d lund•
IConllnu•dl
Our growlng Cllk•n 5rionce prograrnmo in 8umffl8ry'.
crtlzen SrAence'. Salmon safa￿ d8ll¥ery wa$ funded by The Notlonal Lottery, YorfÉshlr8 Dales Nallonal Park, The Blg Gl¥e and TarmaG.
Cftlzen Sdonc8.' Outfal Safarts weio funded by The Natlon81 Lott¢ry ond Th8
819 Give.
Citizen scien￿." RiverHy rnonitoring W8& funded by Thv Nollon41 Lottery and The Collop. R￿Q￿Y and their laNao ar6 Sensblw lo chang8¥ In water quBlily and
changes In kncal popul81ions Bre eBrfy signa15 Possible pol1ul￿n Incidenls.
Lo8dpil Beck 6cologlcal irnprovemenl including welr pas8898 w88 funded by Environment A98ncy IFIP FiBheile& Impyowemenl Programml.. and YorkshSr• V¥al•r
SeNce Ltd.
Ey88 on the WBIW TV was fijndod by Th• Water Re8eaich Centro and NalurBI England.
Core Capaaly Building w8s lunded by the SWIRE Charitable Trustg.
Tr80 Planllng at 8rk110 Stle Farm and We8ch8r Cottage was fvnd8d by KIFklee8 Coundl Ihiouth Whil• Rose For881.
Welr Pr￿ritIs￿l￿on (Open Alrewoysl was funded by Yorkshire Water SeNIc88 Ltd.
Salmon Safart was fund•d by Swlndon Qu*rry NaiKnèl Environment Fund adrnlnisior•d by Y¢rk$hir• Dalo$ Naiional P#rkAulhority.

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THE AIRE RIVERS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16 Deslgnated funds
The income funds of the charty include the following deslgnated funds which have been sel aside out of
unrestricted fund5 by the trustees for specific purposes..
Transfe
Balanc• at
1 Aprll 2024
R8source8
expèndgd
Transfers
Balance at
31 March 2025
Project provision from
enforcement undertakings
Operating fund
Vehicle provisio
Support for Senior
Management Role
Friends of Silsden Beck
150.667
26.000
2,118
150,667
26,000
2.118
(9,989)
10,734
151,412
26,000
4,955
2,837
20,000
20,000
30,000
1,000
50,000
1,000
198,785
198,785
(9,989)
44,571
233.367
A transfer has been made to the Operating fund in line Ihe reserves policy, which is equal lo 3 months support
cosls.
A transfer has been made from the enfor￿meTht undertaking donations for project provision.
A transfer has been made lo provide for future vehicle expenditure and support for new senior management
role.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
17 Fund•
Mo¥•m•nl In lund•
Ih¢omlng
RMourc••
rypurr
M¢+v•m•nt In fund•
In¢uTrlTr
R•BDur¢•• Trnth•fv
e*ne•
l Aprfl 202$
l Apill 2VZ4
$1 IA•rGh 2ty2
Reslrlcled
085ignaled
G•n8fal
274.983
229.382
1344,7961
5e,e23
198.78$
168,8731 1255.6081
216,372
19e,78S
47.266
3S7.487
1482,7331
19,9891
159,Q631
28.475
44.571
171.0461
137,601
233,367
38,rpJ2
242,601
128,946
118.845
517.584
358,326
1413.4691
182.423
476.332
1531.7851
408.970
18 Analy•l• of n•t a8••ts b•tsv••n fund•
Unrn•trlctsd D••lgn4t•d R•¥trfjct•d
fundB
lund•
2020
Totsl Unr•otrlct•d R•itrl¢t•d
lund•
2024
Tot•1
2020
2026
2026
2024
2024
Fund balances al 31 M8rc* 2025 are f8pr888nted by..
Tanglble a85el¥
Current a55e1511li4b4.111i•$l
2,820
2.820
404.350
1,713
218,338
1.885
214.487
3.598
458.825
268,367
137.601
I,W2
208.307
137.601
4Cfj,970
Z20,051
216,372
482,423
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THE AIRE RIVERS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
19 Operating lease commitments
Al the reporting end date the charity had outstanding commitments for futu￿ minlmum lease payment5 under
nOn-¢an￿lIable operating lease5, which fall due as follows..
2025
2024
Within one year
15,926
20 Relat•d party tran8actlon8
Rèmuneratlon of kèy management personnel
The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows.
2025
2024
Aggregate compensation
84,535
50,137
During the year £375 was paid lo Developing Minds in respect of website maintenance and slmilar services
(company number 0505317012024 £3881. Developing Minds is owned jointly by G Roberts and his wife. Mr
Roberts is a tTuslee and Company Secretary of the Charity during the year covered by these accounts. The
trustees are satisfied that these services are provided at below market rates and provide no material benefit to
G Roberts or his wife.
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