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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Work with us through your business

We help businesses support river restoration, engage employees and achieve sustainability goals, creating lasting benefits for rivers, wildlife and communities.

Why partner with the South East Rivers Trust?

Healthy rivers support thriving communities, wildlife and businesses. By partnering with us, your organisation can contribute to practical, evidence-led solutions that improve river health while delivering meaningful environmental and social impact.

We work with businesses of all sizes, from local companies to national organisations, creating partnerships that benefit both rivers and corporate sustainability goals.

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A corporate volunteering clean-up event on the River Wandle © South East Rivers Trust

Ways your business can get involved

Corporate volunteering

Give your team the opportunity to make a visible difference through hands-on volunteering activities, including habitat restoration, wetland planting, river clean-ups and conservation projects.

Benefits include:

  • Team building and staff wellbeing
  • Meaningful environmental impact
  • Opportunities to connect with local communities
  • Improved employee engagement

Sponsorship and funding

Support projects that restore rivers, improve habitats, reduce flood risk and create healthier environments for people and wildlife.

Together, we can develop partnerships that align with your environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives.

Strategic partnerships

We work with businesses to deliver long-term environmental improvements through collaborative projects, knowledge sharing and investment in nature-based solutions.

Corporate volunteering opportunities

Looking for a team volunteering day with real environmental impact? Explore opportunities to help restore rivers across the South East.

Download our brochure for more details
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Why businesses choose us

As one of the leading river charities in South East England, we combine local knowledge, scientific expertise and practical delivery experience to create meaningful outcomes for rivers and communities.

Our team can help identify opportunities that align with your organisation’s goals, location and interests.

Contact our volunteering team for more info: [email protected]

Fund vital river restoration

Partner with us to support practical projects that restore rivers, improve habitats and create lasting benefits for wildlife and communities.

Talk to us about funding
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