A healthy, resilient river Severn for everyone
We are an independent environmental charity set up in 2008 to protect and enhance the river Severn, its tributaries and streams. The Severn Rivers Trust is the only organisation working from source to sea, in both England and Wales, along the length of the UK’s longest river.
We are an action-based charity, determined to play our role in the recovery of this great river catchment. We specialise in ecology, landscape, and learning initiatives that contribute to our mission.
Our staff have an intimate understanding of the region and the needs of the freshwater environments. We have ‘boots on the ground’ working with farmers and land managers, local authorities, community groups and schools, delivering at a local level, with tangible, catchment-wide impacts.
Restoring our rivers
We are removing barriers to fish migration to reconnect river habitat. We are creating more natural river flows by 're-wiggling' straightened channels, and installing woody debris into streams.
Recovering our land
Our team are restoring and creating habitat mosaics at a catchment scale including; wetlands, riparian woodlands and floodplain meadows. We provide advice to farmers and incentivise regenerative agriculture practices.
Empowering our communities
We’re mobilising volunteers to take action for their local water environment through citizen science monitoring and practical conservation opportunities. Our inspiring learning programmes are designed to upskill and empower the next generation of river guardians.
Our Services
Our friendly team of river experts offer a range of services including Biodiversity Net Gain, ecological surveys, and woodland creation schemes. Find out more.
Our Team
Meet our team! Find out more about the work of each team, and the different roles within the trust. Our work is organised across four divisions:
- Operations Team
- Development Team
- Community Engagement Team
- Finance and Administration Team
Our trustees
Our volunteer Trustees bring a wealth of experience and expertise to support and lead the Severn Rivers Trust. Our Trustees come from a variety of backgrounds including river specialisms, academia, finance and industry. Interested in becoming a trustee? You can find out more here about our current opportunities.
Strategic targets
We have set ourselves ambitious targets for the Severn’s rivers. Download our 2025 Vision to read about our plans including woodland creation, fish passage improvement and community engagement.
Partners and Funding
We work in collaboration with a huge range of partner organisations including government bodies, charities and businesses. Partnership working allows us to unlock more opportunities and have a greater impact for rivers and communities.
Our income comes from donations, projects, partners and grants to help fund our work to improve river environments.
