FRIENDS OF THE UPPER WYE

Registration #1198234 · Registered

https://www.friendsoftheriverwye.org.uk

hello@friendsoftheriverwye.org.uk

3 Baskerville Court Clyro HR3 5SS

85
out of 100
Platinum

Our purpose:The conservation, protection and improvement of the River Wye and tributaries for the benefitof the wildlife and public through a programme of volunteer river monitoring and by theadvancement of the education of the public in the understanding of the importance of riverquality on biodiversity, economic and social activity.

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About FRIENDS OF THE UPPER WYE

FRIENDS OF THE UPPER WYE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1198234). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 85/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), FRIENDS OF THE UPPER WYE reported a total income of £52,268 and total expenditure of £28,095, a spending ratio of 54% suggesting a reasonable but not exceptional allocation to charitable activities. According to the Charity Commission register, FRIENDS OF THE UPPER WYE describes its activities as follows: Our purpose:The conservation, protection and improvement of the River Wye and tributaries for the benefitof the wildlife and public through a programme of volunteer river monitoring and by theadvancement of the education of the public in the understanding of the importance of riverquality on biodiversity, economic and social activity. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for FRIENDS OF THE UPPER WYE. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health25 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 53.8% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£52,268£28,09554%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026