Severn Gorge Countryside Trust is governed by a board of trustees with the day to day operational management of the Trust delegated to a team of 4 staff.

There are currently 12 Trustees who are also directors of the charitable company.  There are 10 Trustees that are nominated by 8 Member Organisations (Telford & Wrekin Council, Shropshire Council, Broseley Town Council, Madeley Town Council, Barrow Parish Council, Sutton Maddock Parish Council, The Gorge Parish Council and Shropshire Wildlife Trust) and two Community Trustees.