WEST OF ENGLAND RURAL NETWORK
Registration #1146165 · Registered
www.wern.org.ukinfo@wern.org.uk
5th Floor Mariner House BS1 4QD
As a specialist rural organisation we work with communities, businesses, social enterprises, groups and individuals to support and encourage community-led action. We are experienced in areas such as broadband, access to services, transport, affordable housing, fuel poverty, energy generation, village halls & community assets, health & social care, funding advice and community led planning.
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About WEST OF ENGLAND RURAL NETWORK
WEST OF ENGLAND RURAL NETWORK is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1146165). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), WEST OF ENGLAND RURAL NETWORK reported a total income of £527,336 and total expenditure of £577,816, a spending ratio of 110% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, WEST OF ENGLAND RURAL NETWORK describes its activities as follows: As a specialist rural organisation we work with communities, businesses, social enterprises, groups and individuals to support and encourage community-led action. We are experienced in areas such as broadband, access to services, transport, affordable housing, fuel poverty, energy generation, village halls & community assets, health & social care, funding advice and community led planning. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for WEST OF ENGLAND RURAL NETWORK. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 109.6% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £527,336 | £577,816 | 110% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026