Collaboration is at the heart of Our Rivers. Restoring river environments and supporting sustainable development requires a range of skills, local insight and technical expertise. We are proud to work with a network of trusted partners who share our commitment to protecting rivers. Here is how each partner contributes to our shared mission.

HCR Law

Legal expertise is important when navigating environmental regulation and land agreements. HCR Law supports our work with its specialist legal expertise. They help build the legal agreements that underpin long-term environmental protection, ensuring mitigation sites are secure and compliant for the future.

Cumbria

Cumbria Nutrient Neutrality

Cumbria Nutrient Neutrality is a partnership between Westmorland and Furness Council, Cumberland Council and the Lake District National Park Authority. Their mission is to ensure new developments in the region do not worsen nutrient pollution in already sensitive catchments.

Our Rivers provides septic tank upgrades for nutrient mitigation, reducing phosphorus levels while promoting sustainable growth.

Westmorland and Furness Council

Westmorland and Furness Council shape local planning, environmental policy and community engagement. They awarded two contracts for septic tank upgrades in Cumbria's nutrient neutrality catchments, one to Our Rivers.

Hutchinson Environmental Solutions

Hutchinson Environmental Solutions has been a national leader in off‑mains wastewater treatment since 1973. Their expertise covers sewage treatment plants, pump stations and pollution prevention systems.

Through Our Rivers, Hutchinsons completes site survey reports, installations and annual servicing and maintenance, ensuring high-quality solutions for Cumbrian clients.

Septic Tanks Northwest

A long‑established family business in North Lancashire, Septic Tanks Northwest brings experience in installing treatment plants, rising mains and drainage fields.

Working through Our Rivers, they support Hutchinsons with on-the-ground site surveys and installation work.

Eden Rivers Trust

Eden Rivers Trust has championed the River Eden’s protection and enhancement since 1996, creating protected havens for wildlife, improving water quality and inspiring communities to protect their rivers.

As part of our commitment to environmental improvement, Our Rivers reinvests a proportion of profits into Eden River restoration projects and local communities.

West Cumbria Rivers Trust

Founded by volunteers and now an award‑winning charity, West Cumbria Rivers Trust have been protecting and restoring rivers, lakes and blue spaces across West Cumbria since 2009. Their team works closely with landowners, farmers, schools and communities to improve river health and biodiversity.

Our Rivers reinvests a proportion of profits into West Cumbrian restoration projects, supporting long-term environmental recovery.

South Cumbria Rivers Trust

South Cumbria Rivers Trust brings together passionate professionals, volunteers and partners dedicated to conserving and improving the area’s lakes, rivers and streams. Their work spans habitat protection, biodiversity monitoring, education and restoration.

To support the health of South Cumbria’s waterways, Our Rivers reinvests a proportion of profits into local river restoration initiatives.

Norfolk

Norfolk Environmental Credits

Norfolk Environmental Credits is a not‑for‑profit joint venture formed by district councils across Norfolk to provide trusted, value‑for‑money nutrient mitigation solutions. They include a collaboration of Breckland Council, Broadland District Council, North Norfolk Council, Norwich City Council, and South Norfolk Council.

Our Rivers supports their work by delivering septic tank upgrades to provide nutrient mitigation that offsets nutrient impacts from new development.

Norfolk Rivers Trust

Norfolk Rivers Trust works to restore chalk streams, wetlands and river habitats across the county. Since 2011, their hands-on projects have boosted biodiversity, improved resilience to climate change and supported thriving communities.

Aligned with their mission, Our Rivers reinvests a proportion of profits into Norfolk restoration projects, helping to create healthier rivers and landscapes.

Wensum Catchment Partnership

The Wensum Catchment Partnership coordinates monitoring, data collection and environmental improvements across the Wensum catchment. They bring together organisations, landowners and volunteers to build an evidence‑based plan for river restoration.

Their data helps Our Rivers target mitigation where it delivers the greatest environmental benefit.

Binder

Binder is a long‑standing family business on the Suffolk and Norfolk border, trusted for over 60 years for its expertise in off‑mains drainage. From system design to installation and ongoing maintenance, their team provides high‑quality, customer‑focused solutions. Binders strive to go beyond environmental standards through introducing innovative, efficient and technologically advanced solutions for waste management processes.

For Our Rivers, Binder delivers surveys, installations and servicing for clients across Norfolk.