MERSEY RIVERS TRUST
Registration #1196777 · Registered
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The Mersey Rivers Trust is a charity working in partnership with all those interested in improving our local rivers and waterways. As a member of the national Rivers Trust movement, it is the Rivers Trust for the River Mersey and its catchment. The Trust covers a large area of the North West River Basin District and includes the rivers Alt, Crossens, Irwell, Tame, Goyt, Bollin, Weaver and more.
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About MERSEY RIVERS TRUST
MERSEY RIVERS TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1196777). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 76/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), MERSEY RIVERS TRUST reported a total income of £1,177,767 and total expenditure of £1,142,658, a spending ratio of 97% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, MERSEY RIVERS TRUST describes its activities as follows: The Mersey Rivers Trust is a charity working in partnership with all those interested in improving our local rivers and waterways. As a member of the national Rivers Trust movement, it is the Rivers Trust for the River Mersey and its catchment. The Trust covers a large area of the North West River Basin District and includes the rivers Alt, Crossens, Irwell, Tame, Goyt, Bollin, Weaver and more. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for MERSEY RIVERS TRUST. 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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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 97.0% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,177,767 | £1,142,658 | 97% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026