Thames Rivers Trust
@thamesriverstrust.bsky.social
Our Vision is for a vibrant and healthy Thames River Basin.
We are a charity and a Rivers Trust 💦
TRT brings together organisations across the Thames River Basin, and fosters collaborative working to benefit the environment, wildlife and communities.
We are a charity and a Rivers Trust 💦
TRT brings together organisations across the Thames River Basin, and fosters collaborative working to benefit the environment, wildlife and communities.
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💧Healthy wetlands are essential for healthy rivers.
This World Wetlands Day, we’re celebrating the incredible benefits wetlands bring. From improving water quality and reducing flood risk, to supporting wildlife and strengthening resilience across entire catchments.
#WorldWetlandsDay
This World Wetlands Day, we’re celebrating the incredible benefits wetlands bring. From improving water quality and reducing flood risk, to supporting wildlife and strengthening resilience across entire catchments.
#WorldWetlandsDay
February 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
💧Healthy wetlands are essential for healthy rivers.
This World Wetlands Day, we’re celebrating the incredible benefits wetlands bring. From improving water quality and reducing flood risk, to supporting wildlife and strengthening resilience across entire catchments.
#WorldWetlandsDay
This World Wetlands Day, we’re celebrating the incredible benefits wetlands bring. From improving water quality and reducing flood risk, to supporting wildlife and strengthening resilience across entire catchments.
#WorldWetlandsDay
We are celebrating World Wetlands Day 2026!
Wetlands are vital ecosystems, providing numerous benefits:
💧Water quality
🏠Flood reduction
🐟Biodiversity
💦🌱Essential habitats for plants and animal species
🥾🥾 Blue spaces to connect with nature
#CelebratingWetlands #WorldWetlandsDay
Wetlands are vital ecosystems, providing numerous benefits:
💧Water quality
🏠Flood reduction
🐟Biodiversity
💦🌱Essential habitats for plants and animal species
🥾🥾 Blue spaces to connect with nature
#CelebratingWetlands #WorldWetlandsDay
February 2, 2026 at 1:02 PM
We are celebrating World Wetlands Day 2026!
Wetlands are vital ecosystems, providing numerous benefits:
💧Water quality
🏠Flood reduction
🐟Biodiversity
💦🌱Essential habitats for plants and animal species
🥾🥾 Blue spaces to connect with nature
#CelebratingWetlands #WorldWetlandsDay
Wetlands are vital ecosystems, providing numerous benefits:
💧Water quality
🏠Flood reduction
🐟Biodiversity
💦🌱Essential habitats for plants and animal species
🥾🥾 Blue spaces to connect with nature
#CelebratingWetlands #WorldWetlandsDay
Catch up with our latest Lunch & Learn recording, the topic is Landscape Recovery:
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
All L & Ls are available to view via our website
Our January guest speaker was Tim Field from NE Cotswold Farmer Cluster.
#thamesrivers #farmercluster #landscaperecovery
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
All L & Ls are available to view via our website
Our January guest speaker was Tim Field from NE Cotswold Farmer Cluster.
#thamesrivers #farmercluster #landscaperecovery
January 27, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Catch up with our latest Lunch & Learn recording, the topic is Landscape Recovery:
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
All L & Ls are available to view via our website
Our January guest speaker was Tim Field from NE Cotswold Farmer Cluster.
#thamesrivers #farmercluster #landscaperecovery
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
All L & Ls are available to view via our website
Our January guest speaker was Tim Field from NE Cotswold Farmer Cluster.
#thamesrivers #farmercluster #landscaperecovery
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Now is not time for half measures.
This morning’s government press release on their Water White Paper highlights some positive steps, but also raises serious concerns.
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This morning’s government press release on their Water White Paper highlights some positive steps, but also raises serious concerns.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Now is not time for half measures.
This morning’s government press release on their Water White Paper highlights some positive steps, but also raises serious concerns.
🧵
This morning’s government press release on their Water White Paper highlights some positive steps, but also raises serious concerns.
🧵
Some positive river news
The Thames was declared 'biologically dead' in the 1950s, but the estuary we see today demonstrates how quickly things can change when decisive action is taken.
Our new State of the River Thames report celebrates recovery - but warns of threats to progress. Read more: www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
Our new State of the River Thames report celebrates recovery - but warns of threats to progress. Read more: www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
Thames health check celebrates rebirth of famous river | The Zoological Society of London
Conservationists usher in New Year celebrating wins for iconic river, and outline next steps for further recovery as they publish landmark report
www.zsl.org
January 19, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Some positive river news
A very Happy Christmas to all our partners, collaborators, funders and supporters!
We hope lots of you get outdoors for a walk by your local river during this festive break.
The TRT team will be back from 5th January 2026. #thamesrivers #healthyrivers
We hope lots of you get outdoors for a walk by your local river during this festive break.
The TRT team will be back from 5th January 2026. #thamesrivers #healthyrivers
December 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
A very Happy Christmas to all our partners, collaborators, funders and supporters!
We hope lots of you get outdoors for a walk by your local river during this festive break.
The TRT team will be back from 5th January 2026. #thamesrivers #healthyrivers
We hope lots of you get outdoors for a walk by your local river during this festive break.
The TRT team will be back from 5th January 2026. #thamesrivers #healthyrivers
Looking for a new #job in 2026? Join TRT!
We are #recruiting now for a full-time Development Phase Programme Manager for our Thames Catchment Community Eels Project.
Closing date for applications 16th January 2026. Find out more and apply 👇
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/an-exci...
We are #recruiting now for a full-time Development Phase Programme Manager for our Thames Catchment Community Eels Project.
Closing date for applications 16th January 2026. Find out more and apply 👇
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/an-exci...
December 21, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Looking for a new #job in 2026? Join TRT!
We are #recruiting now for a full-time Development Phase Programme Manager for our Thames Catchment Community Eels Project.
Closing date for applications 16th January 2026. Find out more and apply 👇
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/an-exci...
We are #recruiting now for a full-time Development Phase Programme Manager for our Thames Catchment Community Eels Project.
Closing date for applications 16th January 2026. Find out more and apply 👇
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/an-exci...
📢 We are hiring, join our team!
O.6 FTE Finance & Administration Officer
Fixed term contract - with possible extension subject to funding
Salary range £30k - £35k (pro-rata)
Home based with regular travel to London, Reading and the wider Thames catchment www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/trt-is-...
O.6 FTE Finance & Administration Officer
Fixed term contract - with possible extension subject to funding
Salary range £30k - £35k (pro-rata)
Home based with regular travel to London, Reading and the wider Thames catchment www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/trt-is-...
December 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM
📢 We are hiring, join our team!
O.6 FTE Finance & Administration Officer
Fixed term contract - with possible extension subject to funding
Salary range £30k - £35k (pro-rata)
Home based with regular travel to London, Reading and the wider Thames catchment www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/trt-is-...
O.6 FTE Finance & Administration Officer
Fixed term contract - with possible extension subject to funding
Salary range £30k - £35k (pro-rata)
Home based with regular travel to London, Reading and the wider Thames catchment www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/trt-is-...
Thames Rivers Trust is looking for a new Trustee.
Do you have a scientific background in Freshwater Ecology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Science, Aquatic Conservation or Zoology?
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/could-y...
#ThamesRivers #TrusteeOpportunity
Do you have a scientific background in Freshwater Ecology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Science, Aquatic Conservation or Zoology?
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/could-y...
#ThamesRivers #TrusteeOpportunity
December 21, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Thames Rivers Trust is looking for a new Trustee.
Do you have a scientific background in Freshwater Ecology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Science, Aquatic Conservation or Zoology?
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/could-y...
#ThamesRivers #TrusteeOpportunity
Do you have a scientific background in Freshwater Ecology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Science, Aquatic Conservation or Zoology?
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/could-y...
#ThamesRivers #TrusteeOpportunity
TRT is recruiting a Development Phase Programme Manager:
jobs.theguardian.com/job/9977795/...
jobs.theguardian.com/job/9977795/...
Development Phase Programme Manager - Home-based with regular travel to London and Thames Basin partner locations job with THAMES RIVERS TRUST | 9977795
Lead a multi-partner Development Phase environmental programme in the Thames River Basin. The role requires strong leadership and strategic thinking.
jobs.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
TRT is recruiting a Development Phase Programme Manager:
jobs.theguardian.com/job/9977795/...
jobs.theguardian.com/job/9977795/...
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An Exciting Opportunity - we are seeking an experienced fulltime Programme Manager to lead Thames Catchment Community Eels Project.
A full Job Description is available here:
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/an-exci...
A full Job Description is available here:
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/an-exci...
December 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
An Exciting Opportunity - we are seeking an experienced fulltime Programme Manager to lead Thames Catchment Community Eels Project.
A full Job Description is available here:
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/an-exci...
A full Job Description is available here:
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/an-exci...
We are looking for a part-time Finance & Administration Officer to join our team and play a crucial role.
Deadline for applications: 11.59pm Friday 16th January 2026.
A full Job Description is available on our website:
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/trt-is-...
Deadline for applications: 11.59pm Friday 16th January 2026.
A full Job Description is available on our website:
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/trt-is-...
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We are looking for a part-time Finance & Administration Officer to join our team and play a crucial role.
Deadline for applications: 11.59pm Friday 16th January 2026.
A full Job Description is available on our website:
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/trt-is-...
Deadline for applications: 11.59pm Friday 16th January 2026.
A full Job Description is available on our website:
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/trt-is-...
Thames Rivers Trust is looking for a new trustee.
We are especially interested in people with a scientific background, ideally in Freshwater Ecology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Science, Aquatic Conservation or Zoology.
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/could-y...
This is a voluntary role.
We are especially interested in people with a scientific background, ideally in Freshwater Ecology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Science, Aquatic Conservation or Zoology.
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/could-y...
This is a voluntary role.
November 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Thames Rivers Trust is looking for a new trustee.
We are especially interested in people with a scientific background, ideally in Freshwater Ecology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Science, Aquatic Conservation or Zoology.
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/could-y...
This is a voluntary role.
We are especially interested in people with a scientific background, ideally in Freshwater Ecology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Science, Aquatic Conservation or Zoology.
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/news/could-y...
This is a voluntary role.
Thames Lens 2026 Photography Competition - Capture your Thames Vision.
🗓️ Deadline: Friday, 9 January 2026
🎥 New: Illuminated River Video Category
📍 Enter now: thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-pro...
#TotallyThames ##ThamesRivers
Image - Thames Lens Winner, Love Flows Like Thames, Kristjan Volt
🗓️ Deadline: Friday, 9 January 2026
🎥 New: Illuminated River Video Category
📍 Enter now: thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-pro...
#TotallyThames ##ThamesRivers
Image - Thames Lens Winner, Love Flows Like Thames, Kristjan Volt
November 15, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Thames Lens 2026 Photography Competition - Capture your Thames Vision.
🗓️ Deadline: Friday, 9 January 2026
🎥 New: Illuminated River Video Category
📍 Enter now: thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-pro...
#TotallyThames ##ThamesRivers
Image - Thames Lens Winner, Love Flows Like Thames, Kristjan Volt
🗓️ Deadline: Friday, 9 January 2026
🎥 New: Illuminated River Video Category
📍 Enter now: thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-pro...
#TotallyThames ##ThamesRivers
Image - Thames Lens Winner, Love Flows Like Thames, Kristjan Volt
Outfall Safari, a successful citizen science is the subject for our latest Thames Rivers Trust online Lunch & Learn.
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
Catch up with @zslofficial.bsky.social's Sam Facey, recording now available to view online. #citizenscience #thamesrivers
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
Catch up with @zslofficial.bsky.social's Sam Facey, recording now available to view online. #citizenscience #thamesrivers
November 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Outfall Safari, a successful citizen science is the subject for our latest Thames Rivers Trust online Lunch & Learn.
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
Catch up with @zslofficial.bsky.social's Sam Facey, recording now available to view online. #citizenscience #thamesrivers
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
Catch up with @zslofficial.bsky.social's Sam Facey, recording now available to view online. #citizenscience #thamesrivers
TRT Thames Catchment Forum yesterday in London bringing together catchment partnership hosts to enable better, joined up, collaborative working, skill & knowledge sharing.
The theme was Building Fundable Catchment Action Plans; a packed day of excellent collaboration and learning. #rivers #Thames
The theme was Building Fundable Catchment Action Plans; a packed day of excellent collaboration and learning. #rivers #Thames
November 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
TRT is celebrating!
We have support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for plans to save the critically endangered European eel through our Thames Catchment Community Eels Project.
Read our full press release:
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/thames-river...
#ThamesEels #HeritageFund
We have support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for plans to save the critically endangered European eel through our Thames Catchment Community Eels Project.
Read our full press release:
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/thames-river...
#ThamesEels #HeritageFund
October 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
TRT is celebrating!
We have support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for plans to save the critically endangered European eel through our Thames Catchment Community Eels Project.
Read our full press release:
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/thames-river...
#ThamesEels #HeritageFund
We have support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for plans to save the critically endangered European eel through our Thames Catchment Community Eels Project.
Read our full press release:
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/thames-river...
#ThamesEels #HeritageFund
Our Latest Lunch & Learn is now online to view.
We're joined by FWAG South West to share how happy, incentivised, involved farmers can contribute to catchment management and the catchment based approach:
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
#thamesrivers #farmerclusters
We're joined by FWAG South West to share how happy, incentivised, involved farmers can contribute to catchment management and the catchment based approach:
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
#thamesrivers #farmerclusters
October 8, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Our Latest Lunch & Learn is now online to view.
We're joined by FWAG South West to share how happy, incentivised, involved farmers can contribute to catchment management and the catchment based approach:
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
#thamesrivers #farmerclusters
We're joined by FWAG South West to share how happy, incentivised, involved farmers can contribute to catchment management and the catchment based approach:
www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
#thamesrivers #farmerclusters
Donate today & help improve the Thames rivers!
www.gofundme.com/f/anthesis-l...
10 of the fab folk at Anthesis have walked 18 miles from London Bridge to Richmond, following the Thames to raise donations for TRT.
Please help to smash their £1k target and support our important work. #Thames
www.gofundme.com/f/anthesis-l...
10 of the fab folk at Anthesis have walked 18 miles from London Bridge to Richmond, following the Thames to raise donations for TRT.
Please help to smash their £1k target and support our important work. #Thames
October 1, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Donate today & help improve the Thames rivers!
www.gofundme.com/f/anthesis-l...
10 of the fab folk at Anthesis have walked 18 miles from London Bridge to Richmond, following the Thames to raise donations for TRT.
Please help to smash their £1k target and support our important work. #Thames
www.gofundme.com/f/anthesis-l...
10 of the fab folk at Anthesis have walked 18 miles from London Bridge to Richmond, following the Thames to raise donations for TRT.
Please help to smash their £1k target and support our important work. #Thames
Today the TRT team have been in Reading for our AGM, followed by a very productive and positive Trustee Board meeting. #partnershipworking #thamesrivers
September 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Today the TRT team have been in Reading for our AGM, followed by a very productive and positive Trustee Board meeting. #partnershipworking #thamesrivers
Our regular Lunch & Learn sessions bring together 27 catchment partnerships across the Thames River Basin to support joined up action, shared learning & inspire new ideas. This month The Rivers Trust's Tessa Wardley joined us to discuss new water policy. www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
September 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Our regular Lunch & Learn sessions bring together 27 catchment partnerships across the Thames River Basin to support joined up action, shared learning & inspire new ideas. This month The Rivers Trust's Tessa Wardley joined us to discuss new water policy. www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
A fantastic day at the #WildSummitUK
Inspiring individuals & organisations putting nature front & centre, which of course includes healthy rivers.
Excellent panel discussions on the actions, investment & partnerships needed to restore our natural world for wildlife, communities and the economy.
Inspiring individuals & organisations putting nature front & centre, which of course includes healthy rivers.
Excellent panel discussions on the actions, investment & partnerships needed to restore our natural world for wildlife, communities and the economy.
September 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A fantastic day at the #WildSummitUK
Inspiring individuals & organisations putting nature front & centre, which of course includes healthy rivers.
Excellent panel discussions on the actions, investment & partnerships needed to restore our natural world for wildlife, communities and the economy.
Inspiring individuals & organisations putting nature front & centre, which of course includes healthy rivers.
Excellent panel discussions on the actions, investment & partnerships needed to restore our natural world for wildlife, communities and the economy.
Chelsea Kayak Club is running Kayaking Beginner Sessions for those who want to try paddling on the Thames from Kew Bridge in sea kayaks.
Sat 6 & Sun 7 September
Sign up (essential) here⬇️
www.chelseakayakclub.co.uk/totally-tham...
These sessions are being run as part of the Totally Thames Festival
Sat 6 & Sun 7 September
Sign up (essential) here⬇️
www.chelseakayakclub.co.uk/totally-tham...
These sessions are being run as part of the Totally Thames Festival
August 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Chelsea Kayak Club is running Kayaking Beginner Sessions for those who want to try paddling on the Thames from Kew Bridge in sea kayaks.
Sat 6 & Sun 7 September
Sign up (essential) here⬇️
www.chelseakayakclub.co.uk/totally-tham...
These sessions are being run as part of the Totally Thames Festival
Sat 6 & Sun 7 September
Sign up (essential) here⬇️
www.chelseakayakclub.co.uk/totally-tham...
These sessions are being run as part of the Totally Thames Festival
Please donate today.
Joe Townsend is fundraising for us, hiking the Thames Path from Oxford United's Kassam Stadium to Reading's Madejski Stadium. The route is approx 45 miles on the banks of the Thames.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-thames...
Joe is walking on behalf of Walk92. Good luck Joe!
#Thames
Joe Townsend is fundraising for us, hiking the Thames Path from Oxford United's Kassam Stadium to Reading's Madejski Stadium. The route is approx 45 miles on the banks of the Thames.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-thames...
Joe is walking on behalf of Walk92. Good luck Joe!
#Thames
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Please donate today.
Joe Townsend is fundraising for us, hiking the Thames Path from Oxford United's Kassam Stadium to Reading's Madejski Stadium. The route is approx 45 miles on the banks of the Thames.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-thames...
Joe is walking on behalf of Walk92. Good luck Joe!
#Thames
Joe Townsend is fundraising for us, hiking the Thames Path from Oxford United's Kassam Stadium to Reading's Madejski Stadium. The route is approx 45 miles on the banks of the Thames.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-thames...
Joe is walking on behalf of Walk92. Good luck Joe!
#Thames