Reporting pollution or environmental problems

If you’ve spotted pollution or an environmental problem on a waterway, please report it directly to the Environment Agency via GOV.UK or call their 24/7 incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60.

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We depend on your support to restore rivers and wetlands, protect wildlife habitats, and connect communities and schools with nature. We're a charity, and every donation helps us create healthier rivers for people and wildlife to enjoy. Donate today and make a difference to your local river.

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Making every penny count

Rivers across the South East face growing pressures, including pollution from sewage, road run-off and litter. At the same time, increasing demand for water and more extreme weather are placing additional strain on already water-stressed catchments.

Your support helps us take practical action including:

  • Restoring rivers and improving habitats so wildlife can thrive

  • Working with communities and schools to build understanding and inspire action for rivers

  • Supporting river clean-ups and local projects that improve rivers for both people and nature

 

Monthly donations

Regular donations help us plan and deliver long-term river restoration projects that create lasting benefits for wildlife, communities and future generations.

If you care about healthy rivers, thriving wildlife and access to nature, becoming a monthly supporter is one of the most powerful ways you can help protect and restore them. To make a regular donation, simply select the ‘Monthly’ option on the donation form.

Together, we’re bringing rivers back to life.

 

Philanthropy and major giving

If you wish to discuss making a significant gift to make a strategic impact for rivers in the South East, please contact [email protected].

 

Gift Aid

Did you know that you can increase the value of your donations to the South East Rivers Trust with Gift Aid? For every £1 that you donate to us, we can claim an extra 25p from the government in Gift Aid.

It's as easy as ticking the Gift Aid box on the donation form, and it doesn't cost you a single penny.

What is Gift Aid? Gift Aid is a government scheme that allows charities to claim tax relief on donations. This means that all UK taxpayers can boost their donations, with no extra cost to themselves.

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Fundraise for us

There are lots of ways you can help support healthier rivers. Take on a sponsored challenge, organise a bake sale, nominate us during a charity run, or fundraise in your own creative way.

Start fundraising today and help make a difference for rivers.

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