# THE GREAT OUSE RIVERS TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1201688
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Jan. 24, 2023
- **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=1201688


## Contact

- **Address:** GORT c/oHoughton & Wyton Parish Council, St Mary's Centre, Chapel Lane, HOUGHTON, HUNTINGDON
- **Phone:** 01480466588
- **Email:** HELENBOOTHMAN@BTINTERNET.COM
- **Website:** www.greatouseriverstrust.org



## Activities

**Objects:** (1) TO CONSERVE, PROTECT, AND IMPROVE THE RIVERS, STREAMS, WATERCOURSES AND WATERIMPOUNDMENTS OF THE CATCHMENTS COMPRISING THE RIVER GREAT OUSE FROM SOURCE TO SEA INCLUDING ADJACENT ESTUARINE AND COASTAL AREAS, FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OR IMPROVEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.(2) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC, OR ANY ASSOCIATION, INSTITUTION, VOLUNTARYORGANISATION, LOCAL AUTHORITY, ADMINISTRATIVE OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY OR PUBLIC BODY ORREPRESENTATIVE BODY IN: -(A) THE UNDERSTANDING OF RIVERS, RIVER CORRIDORS AND RIVER CATCHMENTS, INCLUDING THEIR FAUNA, FLORA,BIODIVERSITY, ECONOMIC OR SOCIAL ACTIVITY, AND RIVER CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT.(B) THE NEED FOR, AND BENEFITS OF, CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS.

**Activities:** Great Ouse  Rivers Trust works for the protection and enhancement of the River Great Ouse and its catchment. The Trust does this through activities that support conservation, protection and enhancement of the river and its catchment and through the advancement of public education, engagement and awareness raising.




## Classification

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



## Areas of operation

- Bedford
- Buckinghamshire
- Cambridgeshire
- Central Bedfordshire
- Norfolk
- Northamptonshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £49691 | £821 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £500 | £480 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Philip Rothwell** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 24, 2023
- Dr Genevieve Madgwick — appointed Jan. 24, 2023
- Helen Boothman — appointed Jan. 24, 2023
- Howard Osborne — appointed Jan. 24, 2023
- Kat Gillbe — appointed Oct. 14, 2024
- Lara Hawkins — appointed Oct. 14, 2024
- Simon Wightman — appointed April 11, 2023