Tyne Tunnels Volunteers Dig Deep
16th December 2025A team of hardy volunteers from the Tyne Tunnel traded their desks for spades this week, joining forces with us to plant over 300 trees and shrubs on a farm near the River Don.
River Education Flows to Tyne Schools
We’re thrilled to share the success of our recent educational outreach, bringing the Tyne catchment area to life for local students. Our recent activities have been a fantastic blend of interactive learning, artistic expression, and local history.
Making a Difference on Our Riverbanks
3rd December 2025What an incredible November it’s been! Our dedicated volunteers braved the autumn weather, contributing a fantastic 226 hours to conservation efforts across the catchment. Their commitment has been invaluable in improving our river systems and local habitats.
Restoration project begins at nature reserve
27th November 2025An important collaborative project to restore and re-naturalise the Whitecroft Burn at Gosforth Nature Reserve which commenced this month, is already showing signs of success.
Giving Tuesday
25th November 2025To understand how the river evolves throughout the year, we’re launching an exciting new initiative: 10 permanent Photography Posts installed along the Tyne, enabling anyone to capture a simple snapshot that becomes part of a powerful long-term environmental record.
Our 2026 Calendar Unveiled
4th November 2025We are delighted to announce the release of our 2026 charity calendar. The Tyne Rivers Trust calendar always proves to be popular, and this year we’re sure you won’t be disappointed, with a range of beautiful photographs that showcase the many facets of the Tyne rivers, including the diversity of wildlife and biodiversity that inhabit […]
Partnerships, Passion, and the Future: Sophia Stovall’s First Month
20th October 2025It’s been an energising and eye-opening first month as CEO of Tyne Rivers Trust. I’ve had the privilege of meeting with a wide range of partners, supporters, and colleagues across the region — from the Environment Agency, Tyne Tunnels, local authorities, affiliated partners, collaborators across the rivers movement and fellow environmental organisations. What has struck […]
New University Partnerships Tackle Mining Pollution Legacy
10th September 2025We are excited to be working with two universities on two new research projects.
Both projects will support our metal mining legacy work and assess the impact of historic mining but using very different approaches and techniques.
