Overall GiG Score: 15 ?
Finance Score: 2
Governance Score: 0
Support Score: 13
  • Strong growth: +2
  • No PartB
  • Dynamic board: +3
  • All male board: -3
  • Large volunteers +5
  • Grant maker support: +8

BRISTOL AVON RIVERS TRUST 

BART aims to protect and improve the health of rivers and streams and their bankside environment within the Bristol Avon catchment area. BART achieves this by using the knowledge of its volunteers and by forming partnerships with other interested parties such as Wildlife Trusts, and by engaging with land owners, community groups and river users such as anglers and walkers.
Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

  • This charity has been very successful in attracting volunteers relative to its size
  • There has been strong growth in spending over the last 5 years
  • There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
  • A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government and a Community Foundation
  • The Board appears to be dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

  • The Board is completely male

Financial issues to consider:

  • A PartB annual return has not been required and so detailed financial information is not available from the online data
Established: 10 years

www.bristolavonriverstrust.org

simon@bristolavonriverstrust.org

07377790087

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Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?
Sources of Income ?
Y/E Income
£k
Spending
£k
Surplus/
Deficit
Fundraising
Cost £k
Total
Funds £k
Unrestricted
Funds £k
Mths
Rsrvs
Staff Volun-
teers
31/03/23£445£372£74n/an/an/an/an/a805
31/03/22£391£319£72n/an/an/an/an/a542
31/03/21£255£221£34n/an/an/an/an/a10
31/03/20£198£204£-6n/an/an/an/an/a200
31/03/19£252£190£61n/an/an/an/an/a150
31/03/18£115£129£-14£0£0£0n/a00
31/03/17£174£139£35£0£0£0n/a00
31/03/16£105£107£-2£0£0£0n/a00
31/03/15£105£111£-6£0£0£0n/a00

Highest pay bracket: less than £60,000
What it does
  • Education/Training
  • Environment/Conservation/Heritage
Who works here?
  • 805 volunteers
Who it helps
  • Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
  • The General Public/Mankind
How it operates
  • Provides advocacy/advice/information
  • Provides human resources
  • Provides other finance
Where it operates
  • Bristol City, Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire,

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs£149,692
DCMS£48,850
Co-Operative Group£18,406
Quartet Community Foundation£250
Specific Donations
Amount When
Months
To be used for
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Bristol Avon Rivers Trust - Long Ashton
£1,397 21/10/2023
'Rivers for Wellbeing' is an inspiring project to improve mental health and the environment, by bringing local communities closer to nature.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Bristol Avon Rivers Trust - Winterbourne
£2,184 21/10/2023
'Rivers for Wellbeing' is an inspiring project, improving mental health and the environment by bringing local communities closer to nature.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Bristol Avon Rivers Trust – Brislington
£2,408 21/10/2023
We would like to run a programme of river-based activities, advertised as community wellbeing events, including: guided river walks, and riverfly training sessions and support.
Quartet Community Foundation - Grant to Bristol Avon Rivers Trust
£250 09/01/2023
As directed by the donor towards Bristol Avon Rivers Trust's work delivering education, land and river management advice and practical river restoration work throughout the Bristol Avon catchment. ....more
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Rivers for Wellbeing - Chew Magna
£1,672 22/10/2022
Rivers for Wellbeing is an inspiring project, improving mental health and the environment by bringing local communities closer to nature.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Rivers for Wellbeing - Winterbourne
£2,317 22/10/2022
Rivers for Wellbeing is an inspiring project, improving mental health and the environment by bringing local communities closer to nature!
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Bristol Avon Rivers Trust Corsham
£4,164 23/10/2021
Rivers for Wellbeing is our inspiring project which improves both mental health and the environment, by bringing locals closer to nature through river-based activities.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Bristol Avon Rivers Trust
£843 23/10/2021
Rivers for Wellbeing - Norton St Phillip"" is an inspiring project, improving mental health and the environment by bringing local communities closer to nature.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Bristol Avon Rivers Trust
£2,052 23/10/2021
Rivers for Wellbeing is our inspiring project, improving mental health and the environment, by bringing local communities closer to nature through river-based activities.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Bristol Avon Rivers Trust
£1,371 23/10/2021
Rivers for Wellbeing "" is an inspiring project, improving mental health and the environment by bringing local communities closer to nature.
DCMS - GRCF2021 River Chew Reconnected
£48,850 21/06/2021
The "River Chew Re-connected will deliver a suite of green recovery projects & engagement, enabling local communities to adapt to a changing climate including:1. Nature-based solutions, ....more
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0655-CF1250 - River Chew project: Candlestick Stream Delivery
£12,744 01/04/2021
Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0604-CF1249 - Bristol Frome Reconnected-(£6723.29 -2021,£25340-2122, £29100-2223)
£7,376 01/04/2021
Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0655-CF1216 - River Chew project: Candlestick Stream Delivery
£17,894 01/04/2021
Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0604-CF1173 - Bristol Frome Reconnected-(£6723.29 -2021,£25340-2122, £29100-2223)
£5,527 01/04/2021
Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0604-CF1406 - Bristol Frome Reconnected-(£6723.29 -2021,£25340-2122, £29100-2223)
£12,315 01/04/2021
Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0655-CF1378 - River Chew project: Candlestick Stream Delivery
£29,362 01/04/2021
Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0438-CF791 - River Chew Catchment Project
£5,036 01/04/2020
Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0527-CF833 - River Chew Catchment 2021
£7,999 01/04/2020
Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0527-CF874 - River Chew Catchment 2021
£8,984 01/04/2020
Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0604-CF911 - Bristol Frome Reconnected-(£8525-2021,£25340-2122, £29100-2223)
£6,723 01/04/2020
Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0527-CF941 - River Chew Catchment 2021
£8,003 01/04/2020
Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - River Chew Catchment Project
£4,648 01/04/2019
Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - River Chew Catchment Project
£3,319 01/04/2019
Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Bristol Frome Improvement plan (River Frome Reconnected)
£4,762 01/04/2019
Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - WEIF501-19/20- BRISTOL AVON & NORTH SOMERSET STREAMS - WFD CRF GRANT PAYMENTS FOR CHARITIES
£15,000 01/04/2019
Water Environment Improvement Fund - Catchment Partnership Action Fund (CPAF) 2019/20
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART)
£3,359 19/11/2018
We want to improve the health of our river for people and wildlife. Funding will be for transport, materials and project delivery.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - ALB - Environment Agency - Restoring the Wellow, Cam, Midford 18/19
£9,663 01/04/2018
Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment ....more
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - ALB - Environment Agency - Restoring the Wellow, Cam, Midford 18/19
£9,866 01/04/2018
Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment ....more
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - ALB - Environment Agency - Restoring the Wellow, Cam, Midford 18/19
£9,963 01/04/2018
Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment ....more
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - ALB - Environment Agency - RISTOL AVON & NORTH SOMERSET STREAMS WFD CRF GRANT PAYMENTS TO CHARITIES
£15,000 01/04/2018
Water Envronment Improvement Fund Hosting for Catchment Partnership for 1819
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - ALB - Environment Agency - Leafield Stream Restoration Project (Bydemill Brook) 18/19
£22,250 01/04/2018
Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment ....more
Somerset Community Foundation - Frome Rivers for People Project
£2,806 03/07/2017
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Community events on the River Frome in Somerset
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Bristol Avon & North Somerset Streams
£15,000 01/04/2017
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National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Bristol Avon Rivers Trust
£10,000 05/11/2014
River Trym communities and heritage (RiTCH) project
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How is it governed?

Trustees (5)
Current Trustees appointed
Gender Split

Age Range of Trustees: 52-74
Legal constitution
  • Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 28/10/2013, number: 1154348
  • Registered at Companies House on 12/03/2012, number: 07986475
Gift Aid
  • Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
Policies in force
  • Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
  • Complaints handling
  • Complaints policy and procedures
  • Conflicting interests
  • Financial reserves policy and procedures
  • Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
  • Internal risk management policy and procedures
  • Paying staff
  • Risk management
  • Safeguarding policy and procedures
  • Social media policy and procedures
  • Volunteer management
Filing Record
9 returns made; all on time
Main office

Unit 4 Corum 2
Corum Office Park
Crown Way
Warmley
BRISTOL
BS30 8FJ

Objectives

TO CONSERVE,PROTECT,REHABILITATE AND IMPROVE THE RIVERS,STREAMS,WATERCOURSES AND WATER IMPOUNDMENTS OF THE CATCHMENTS COMPRISING THE RIVERS OF THE BRISTOL AVON,SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE STREAMS,INCLUDING ADJACENT ESTUARINE AREAS,FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF OBJECTS.(1)ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OR IMPROVEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.(2)TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC OR ANY ASSOCIATION,INSTITUTION,VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION,COMPANY,LOCAL AUTHORITY,ADMINISTRATIVE OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY OR PUBLIC BODY OR REPRESENTATIVE 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,REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS.

Data Sources

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