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Welcoming Olympic Athlete Toby Robinson to FoTT
We’re thrilled to welcome Olympic athlete Toby Robinson as the newest ambassador in our Friends of the Thames ambassadors programme. His passion for the water and dedication to environmental stewardship make him a powerful voice for river conservation. Read more about Toby's love for water and our rivers below!

Laura Reineke
Oct 19, 20251 min read


We must stop seeing the UK's rivers and seas as waste pipes
Our CEO Laura Reneike Had a fantastic conversation with Nick Ferrari on LBC this morning “would you swim in the UK sea?” This question...

Laura Reineke
Aug 10, 20251 min read


The July Updates From FoTT
Image Credits - Aniella Weinberger FRIENDS OF THE THAMES: July 2025 The Bog Log at the Traditional Boat Festival! We’ve had a wonderfully...

Laura Reineke
Jul 23, 20257 min read


“The company is in a lot of trouble” - The Crumbling Ruins Of Thames Water
Thames Water is awaiting approval for a £3 billion cash lifeline. Witney MP Charlie Maynard and campaigner Laura Reineke reveal how much...

Laura Reineke
Jul 23, 20251 min read


The River Summit 2025 - Human Behaviour, panellists include Ofwat and Laura Reineke of Friends of the Thames.
💧 Whose Thames Is It Anyway? Laura Reineke at the River Summit Calls for Action This week at the River Summit, the water got a little...

Laura Reineke
Jul 23, 20252 min read


Friends of The Thames Initiatives - Our aim is to 'protect every inch' of river - On BBC Berkshire
A new guardianship initiative will aim to protect "every single inch" of the River Thames, according to a charity boss. Friends of the...

Laura Reineke
Jul 15, 20252 min read


River Guardians launch.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyqe7qj25lo

Laura Reineke
May 7, 20251 min read


Ignore The Bullies, It's Time To Make Waves And Take Collective Action - Our Founder Laura Reineke in The Henley Standard
Her brilliant article is pasted below: https://www.henleystandard.co.uk/news/environment/194126/ignore-the-bullies-its-time-to-make-waves...

Laura Reineke
Mar 31, 20254 min read


February News: Thames Water Bailout Sparks National Outcry
This month, news broke that Thames Water has been granted a staggering £3 billion bailout - a move that’s been met with outrage from...

Laura Reineke
Mar 31, 20252 min read

















