Avon Needs Trees
Avon Needs Trees is acquiring suitable land in the Bristol-Avon Catchment Area tocreate new, permanent forest through reforesting and rewilding. We aim to lock upcarbon, improve biodiversity, mitigate flooding through natural means and to createopportunities for the public to engage with nature. Our first purchase was 34 acres atHazeland near Calne, where we have planted over 10,000 trees.
Activities & Mission
Avon Needs Trees is acquiring suitable land in the Bristol-Avon Catchment Area tocreate new, permanent forest through reforesting and rewilding. We aim to lock upcarbon, improve biodiversity, mitigate flooding through natural means and to createopportunities for the public to engage with nature. Our first purchase was 34 acres atHazeland near Calne, where we have planted over 10,000 trees.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 74% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,983,763 | £1,227,002 | £1,217,993 | £6,271,283 | £490,231 | 23 / 1691 |
| 2024 | £4,822,833 | £583,509 | £579,600 | £5,514,522 | £218,000 | 8 / 1000 |
| 2023 | £765,190 | £311,260 | £100,556 | £1,275,198 | £292,225 | 8 / 1000 |
| 2022 | £219,714 | £169,563 | 0 / 578 | |||
| 2021 | £335,117 | £77,903 | 0 / 200 |
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Frequently asked questions about Avon Needs Trees
What does Avon Needs Trees do?
Avon Needs Trees is acquiring suitable land in the Bristol-Avon Catchment Area tocreate new, permanent forest through reforesting and rewilding. We aim to lock upcarbon, improve biodiversity, mitigate flooding through natural means and to createopportunities for the public to engage with nature. Our first purchase was 34 acres atHazeland near Calne, where we have planted over 10,000 trees.
How much income did Avon Needs Trees report in 2025?
Avon Needs Trees reported total income of £1.98m and reported expenditure of £1.23m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Avon Needs Trees?
Avon Needs Trees has a program ratio of 61.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Avon Needs Trees registered as a charity?
Avon Needs Trees was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 July 2019 as charity number 1184386. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Avon Needs Trees?
Avon Needs Trees is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Funnell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Avon Needs Trees operate?
Avon Needs Trees operates across 6 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Avon Needs Trees a registered charity?
Yes — Avon Needs Trees is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184386.
Details
Office 115 117 and 119
Regus Castlemead
Lower Castle Street
Bristol
BS1 3AG
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