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Friends of the River Tyne

SC046978Registered charity from 15 November 2016
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Charity Information Operations Annual Submissions Income and Expenditure Charity Trustees
Charity Information:
Address 24 Knowesley Park
Haddington
East Lothian
Postcode EH41 3TB
Website No Link Provided
Regulatory Type Standard
Object:
The association's objectives are: To provide recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended by: - Our work in support of the maintenance of the river environment, banks and public footpaths along the river helps to ensure the river remains a valued asset for the enjoyment of local people and for tourists visiting the town. We also work with The Angling Association and Blooming Haddington to this end. To advance environmental protection or improvement by: - Working with East Lothian Council and SEPA in the development of a flood protection plan and the implementation of flood protection measures. - Organising regular litter picking along the banks of the river - Removal and control of invasive species e.g. Canada Balsam, Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed - Working with the Angling Association to ensure the river environment is maintained as a good environment for freshwater fish. - Liaison with local primary schools to educate pupils in the importance of wildlife and maintaining the river to support it.
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
Friends of the River Tyne is a community lead group dedicated to celebrating, protecting and improving the river Tyne and its surroundings. Wholly run by volunteers we work to monitor water quality, restore habitats, reduce litter and raise awareness of the rivers rich natural heritage. Through clean up events, educational projects, water testing, invertebrate monitoring , tree planting and partnerships with local organisations we aim to nurture a connection between the people of Haddington and the river that runs through the town. As well as events and activities, open meetings, which are minuted, are held every two months. Regular committee meetings coordinate activities.
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: Unincorporated association
Constitutional Form Date: 15 Nov 2016
Main Operating Location: East Lothian
Number of Staff: 0
Number of Volunteers: 51-100
Purposes: "the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended", "the advancement of environmental protection or improvement"
Beneficiaries: "No specific group, or for the benefit of the community", "Other charities or voluntary bodies"
Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations", "It carries out activities or services itself"
Annual Submissions:
Year End Income Expenditure Annual Return Received Accounts Received Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
31 Mar 2022 £338 £504 03 Dec 2022 Yes
31 Mar 2023 £4,124 £630 03 Dec 2023 Yes
31 Mar 2024 £4,162 £2,745 10 Dec 2024 Yes
31 Mar 2025 £2,293 £4,835 11 Dec 2025 Yes Not published by OSCR
31 Mar 2026 No Annual Information due by 31 Dec 2026
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green   . If an annual return is late, the box is red   .
Income and Expenditure:
Charity Trustees:
First Name Last Name
Douglas Armstrong
Euphemia Renton
David Brent
George Renton
Jim Weston
Jim Gibson
Sheila Noble
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