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Our mission is to excel in the understanding and conservation of ponds and all freshwater wildlife, securing their future for people to enjoy.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFreshwater Habitats Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in North Place, Headington, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £3M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Freshwater Habitats Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.
Freshwater Habitats Trust is located in North Place, Headington, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Based on official tax filings, Freshwater Habitats Trust has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for environment charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Freshwater Habitats Trust is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £3M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Freshwater Habitats Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Freshwater Habitats Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Our mission is to excel in the understanding and conservation of ponds and all freshwater wildlife, securing their future for people to enjoy. Freshwater Habitats Trust is classified as a environment organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2005.
Among environment charities registered in United Kingdom: Freshwater Habitats Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £3M is well above the peer average of £1M.
Freshwater Habitats Trust is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. FRESHWATER HABITATS TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
FRESHWATER HABITATS TRUST is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
FRESHWATER HABITATS TRUST is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (7)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralNew ponds and wetlands will benefit wildlife and people in Mid Wales - Brecon & Radnor Express
Landowners and communities join project to create new freshwater habitats - Wales Farmer
Landowners and communities join project to create new freshwater habitats - County Times
Giving eels a pass in the Forest - Advertiser and Times
Chance to sign up to help others at volunteer fair - Advertiser and Times
New eel pass opens up safer route for eels in the New Forest - Daily Echo
How citizen scientists are helping to close the freshwater data gap - GOV.UK blogs
Building the Freshwater Network: A new approach to the identification of freshwater biodiversity hotspots and restoration opportunities in England and Wales - besjournals
Building the Freshwater Network: A new approach to the identification of freshwater biodiversity hotspots and restoration opportunities in England and Wales - besjournals
New ponds bring rare plants back to Northamptonshire farmland - Northampton Chronicle and Echo
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Quick facts about Freshwater Habitats Trust
- What is Freshwater Habitats Trust?
- Freshwater Habitats Trust is a environment nonprofit organization based in North Place, Headington, United Kingdom. Our mission is to excel in the understanding and conservation of ponds and all freshwater wildlife, securing their future for people to enjoy.
- When was Freshwater Habitats Trust founded?
- Freshwater Habitats Trust was founded in 2005.
- Where is Freshwater Habitats Trust located?
- Headquartered in North Place, Headington, United Kingdom.
- What is Freshwater Habitats Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Freshwater Habitats Trust trustworthy?
- Freshwater Habitats Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Freshwater Habitats Trust's website?
- https://www.freshwaterhabitats.org.uk
- Are donations to Freshwater Habitats Trust tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.