Nene Rivers Trust CIO
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Nene Rivers Trust's stated work fits projects that conserve, protect or restore rivers in the Nene Catchment, enhance habitats, educate the public about the catchment's environment and heritage, or improve people's health and wellbeing through nature.
- Its stated priority is the Nene Catchment, which is a priority rather than a rule on who may apply.
- The register's most recent figure shows £0 in grants to institutions, against £27,845 the year before, so a small, carefully scoped request is a safer starting point than assuming any particular size, since no grant range is stated.
- No application process is published in the annual report, the register entry or its website, so the sensible first step is to contact the charity using the contact shown there before writing a full proposal.
- No exclusions or eligibility limits are stated.
Overview
Nene Rivers Trust CIO is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1199701).
What they fund
Priority Areas
The Nene Rivers Trust's stated work is the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. It supports environmental protection and recovery from climate change and seeks to conserve, protect, restore and improve the rivers of the Nene Catchment, their tributaries, sources and surrounding area. Its remit also includes public education in environmental conservation and the cultural and natural heritage of the catchment, as well as promoting public physical and mental health and wellbeing. It describes its support as enabling river protection and restoration through habitat enhancement, collaboration with riverfront landowners and connections for wildlife. Its work is directed towards nature and the public's access to the natural environment.
Themes
- River conservation
- Climate change
- Environmental education
- Public health and wellbeing
Geographic Focus
Priority: Nene Catchment.
How to apply
No application process is published in the charity's annual report, its register entry or its website. The contact shown is for getting in touch.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
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4 years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 March 2023 | £951,233 | £558,152 | £55,596 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2023 |
| year to 31 March 2024 | £723,800 | £477,019 | £5,154 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2024 |
| year to 31 March 2025 | £748,249 | £595,889 | £27,845 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2025 |
| year to 31 March 2026 | £531,606 | £761,517 | — | Accounts for year to 31 March 2026 |
Income vs grants paid
IncomeGrants paid
Total value each financial year
Grants paid stayed within income across the 3 years shown.
- Grants paid, year to 31 March 2023; year to 31 March 2024; year to 31 March 2025: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
— No grants figure for that year.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- neneriverstrust.org/our-story · read on 30 October 2026
- neneriverstrust.org/support-us · read on 30 October 2026
- neneriverstrust.org · read on 30 October 2026
- neneriverstrust.org/getting-involved · read on 30 October 2026
- neneriverstrust.org/contact-us · read on 30 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 31 March 2025)
This profile draws on the funder’s own website as well as its filed accounts.
Sources last checked on 30 October 2026.
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Contact
- 0330 1742910source
- info@neneriverstrust.orgsource
- ryan@neneriverstrust.orgsource
- Chester House Estate, Building 14, Higham Road Irchester, Northants NN29 7EZsource
- neneriverstrust.org
- Contact form

Applying to Nene Rivers Trust CIO?
Hinchilla drafts your answers around this funder's priorities, using your organisation's own documents.
No credit card required
Contact
- 0330 1742910source
- info@neneriverstrust.orgsource
- ryan@neneriverstrust.orgsource
- Chester House Estate, Building 14, Higham Road Irchester, Northants NN29 7EZsource
- neneriverstrust.org
- Contact form