Eden Rivers Trust

Who we are

At Eden Rivers Trust, we take pride in getting things done. Our strength lies in the power of partnerships—working collaboratively with others while drawing on our deep understanding of Eden’s rivers and a practical, hands-on approach to solving environmental challenges. 

With strong local roots and boots on the ground, our knowledgeable team delivers innovative, cost-effective work that makes a real difference—both locally and across the wider catchment. 

As an independent charity in both structure and spirit, we’re agile, forward-thinking, and fully committed to creating lasting change for Eden’s rivers and the communities that depend on them.

Our culture and values

Our Values are: 

Teamwork, Commitment, Relevance, Creativity, Partnership

We do this by:

Changing the conversation: Highlighting key issues, challenging convention, leading with expertise and on-the-ground knowledge about conservation and river management and through opinion sharing

Always working smarter: Continuing, and building from our innovative and pioneering work, using people and resources more effectively, testing, learning and improving and constantly pushing boundaries to achieve more

Inspiring and empowering others: Leading by example, motivating and supporting others, providing guidance and advice to farmers, landowners and businesses, through strong partnership working and collaboration.

Others tell us we are: Changemakers

We are: Straight talking, Confident, Challenging, Curious, Creative, Optimistic, Restless, Human.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Eden Rivers Trust select all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No job applicant will be treated less favourably because of their gender, race, colour, ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or by any other condition or requirement that cannot be shown to be justified.