Question 1

What is the mission of WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST?

Accepted Answer

Farm visits and educate farmers to adopt sustainable practices; conferences and work with institutions to educate the public about resource protection issues; catchment restoration to restore rivers and improve land management; research based on habitat protection and species conservation including fish stocks and migration; liaise with policy makers to benefit the public through conservation.

Question 2

What is the financial size of WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST?

Accepted Answer

WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £4,582,556 and total expenditure of £4,297,470.

Question 3

How does WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 99.4% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 0.6% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (97.7%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST?

Accepted Answer

WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST employs 74 staff members and is supported by 1,041 volunteers.

Question 5

Does WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 41.6% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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