City Of Trees Trust
City of Trees is a community forest organisation for Greater Manchester, working with volunteers and an ever-growing network of individuals, communities, businesses and organisations to plant trees and look after trees across the GM region. Promoting a tree culture with activities to boost health & wellbeing, enhance learning and green skills and tackle the climate and biodiversity emergency.
Activities & Mission
City of Trees is a community forest organisation for Greater Manchester, working with volunteers and an ever-growing network of individuals, communities, businesses and organisations to plant trees and look after trees across the GM region. Promoting a tree culture with activities to boost health & wellbeing, enhance learning and green skills and tackle the climate and biodiversity emergency.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 39% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 58% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,644,810 | £3,224,833 | £3,164,366 | £2,278,482 | £961,795 | 38 / 1412 |
| 2024 | £4,115,332 | £3,365,668 | £3,319,038 | £1,858,505 | £681,016 | 33 / 1000 |
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Frequently asked questions about City Of Trees Trust
What does City Of Trees Trust do?
City of Trees is a community forest organisation for Greater Manchester, working with volunteers and an ever-growing network of individuals, communities, businesses and organisations to plant trees and look after trees across the GM region. Promoting a tree culture with activities to boost health & wellbeing, enhance learning and green skills and tackle the climate and biodiversity emergency.
How much income did City Of Trees Trust report in 2025?
City Of Trees Trust reported total income of £3.64m and reported expenditure of £3.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is City Of Trees Trust?
City Of Trees Trust has a program ratio of 86.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was City Of Trees Trust registered as a charity?
City Of Trees Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 April 2023 as charity number 1202636. It has been registered for 3 years.
Who runs City Of Trees Trust?
City Of Trees Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Carl Austin-Behan OBE DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does City Of Trees Trust operate?
City Of Trees Trust operates across 10 areas, including Bolton, Bury, Manchester City and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is City Of Trees Trust a registered charity?
Yes — City Of Trees Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1202636.
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