Rethinking rivers. For good.

We’re making Eden’s rivers more accessible, inclusive, and inspiring.

• Better access to rivers for all, especially those who face the most barriers.
• Engaging and meaningful volunteering and youth education programmes.
• Annual campaigns on river-related issues like health and well-being, sustainability, and cost of living.

Impact: More people connected to nature; empowered to protect it.

We’re building a movement for rivers.

• Creating clear ways for people to get involved (volunteer/donate).
• Acting as a trusted source of river knowledge across Eden.
• Promoting sustainable water use in buildings.
• Supporting farmers to improve water and land management for resilient businesses and rivers.
• Championing the care and replacement of failing private sewage systems.

Impact: A more informed and active community of river champions and boosted public recognition of Eden Rivers Trust’s work.

We’re restoring habitats and preparing for the future.

• More natural rivers, connected with floodplains
• More, diverse wetlands
• Planting the right native trees and hedgerows in the right place!
• Using nature-based solutions to contribute to a reduction in flood risk in Communities at Risk of flooding.

Impact: Healthier landscapes and greater resilience to climate change.

We’re tackling pollution at its source.

• Scaling up interventions on farms, such as 24m+ riparian buffers.
• Leading integrated wetland restoration projects.
• Evaluating and enhancing natural capital on 50 farms.

Impact: Cleaner water from source to sea.

We’re safeguarding Eden’s unique species.

• Supporting water vole and crayfish populations – habitat improvement, reintroduction programmes and data gathering
• Managing invasive species like Himalayan balsam and mink.
• Collaborating on beaver reintroduction.

Impact: More stable and thriving ecosystems.

We’re securing the future of our work.

• Exploring and growing unrestricted and diverse income sources.

Impact: A resilient organisation ready to scale up impact.

We’re building a professional, inclusive, and effective team.

• Improving diversity across staff, trustees, and supporters.
• Always working smarter - strengthening internal systems and processes.
• Fostering a happy and empowered workplace.

Impact: Long-term organisational health and reputation.