# Wester Ross Fisheries Trust

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC050755
- **Known as:** WRFT
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- **Registered:** Feb. 8, 2021
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC050755


## Contact

- **Address:** Harbour Centre, Pier Road, Gairloch, Ross-shire
- **Postcode:** IV21 2BQ



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'

**What the charity does:** Our charitable purpose is environmental conservation of wild sh, their habitats and associated ora and fauna in Wester Ross. We also have a remit for environmental education. We undertake biological monitoring and survey work to provide factual information on such things as fish health and counts, other fauna and flora, and environmental factors. These are reported for use by others to inform decision making, with the aim of developing science-based solutions to fisheries problems. Monitoring work includes collection using nets, electro-fishing and other recognised sampling techniques from coastal waters, fresh waters and riparian habitats. We do an element of practical research and conservation work such as vegetation planting, removal of invasive species, restoration, nutrient additions and the like. Our educational activities include running seminars, workshops and teaching, open to all interested parties. plus environmental activities with schools groups

**Beneficiaries:** 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

**Objectives:** The company's charitable purposes are:     A. To advance for public benefit the conservation and enhancement of native freshwater fish (including migratory salmonids) and their environments (to include the flora and fauna proximate to the rivers and still-waters) primarily but not limited to the inland and coastal waters connected to or forming a part of the 'Wester Ross' including but not limited to the jurisdictional area of the Wester Ross Area Salmon Fishery Board.     B. To advance the education of the public and any association, company, local authority, administrative, or governmental agency or public body or representative body in:-     (1) The understanding of aquatic ecosystems, including their fauna, flora and economic and social activity, and river catchment management.     (2) The need for, and benefits of, protection, conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of aquatic environments.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Highland
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | £0 | £0 |  -  | 3 |  |
| March 31, 2025 | £103799 | £74983 |  -  | 3 |  |
| March 31, 2024 | £80536 | £87257 |  -  | 4 |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £92871 | £92459 |  -  | 4 |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £138830 | £67537 |  -  | 4 |  |