The River Thame Conservation Trust is a grassroots charity that operates in Oxfordshire/ Buckinghamshire that was formed in 2012 by a group of individuals who were passionate, but concerned about the seemingly declining state of the River Thame. From their growing concern they began to put in place the foundations of the trust that we know today with the aim of restoring the river to its former state.

Our mission

We aim to work with local people in rural and urban parts of our catchment – volunteers, farmers and landowners – to improve biodiversity of the River Thame and its surrounding freshwaters and to improve public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the river catchment and its wildlife.

A river catchment with healthy fresh waters and wildlife, valued and enjoyed by local people, resilient for the future

How are we going to achieve this?

• Increase our understanding of the freshwater habitats and species of the Thame catchment and monitor changes in them
• Improve biodiversity by practical habitat works on the ground
• Improve water quality through engagement with farmers, the community and water companies
• Improve knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the freshwater environment of the River Thame catchment and increase its recognition in local planning frameworks