Community Forest Trust
Also known as: Community Forests North West Limited, City of Trees, Community Forests Northwest the Red Rose Forest Trust
The Community Forest Trust works to support the development of community forestry initiatives including City of Trees, The Mersey Forest, and White Rose Forest. Projects include mitigating climate change through the provision of high quality green infrastructure.
Activities & Mission
The Community Forest Trust works to support the development of community forestry initiatives including City of Trees, The Mersey Forest, and White Rose Forest. Projects include mitigating climate change through the provision of high quality green infrastructure.
Grants
Community Forest Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £6,160,142
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Financial Trend
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 | £8,920,887 | £6,160,142 | £6,160,142 | £6,278,369 | £256,734 | 44 / 0 |
| 2024 | £11,584,005 | £10,638,312 | £10,307,042 | £3,517,625 | £379,325 | 36 / 0 |
| 2023 | £9,806,445 | £11,781,897 | £5,449,202 | £2,375,128 | £0 | 55 / 0 |
| 2022 | £7,397,236 | £5,462,620 | £5,387,149 | £4,350,580 | £774,269 | 37 / 10 |
| 2021 | £3,143,109 | £2,814,947 | £2,814,947 | £2,415,964 | £198,400 | 29 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Community Forest Trust
What does Community Forest Trust do?
The Community Forest Trust works to support the development of community forestry initiatives including City of Trees, The Mersey Forest, and White Rose Forest. Projects include mitigating climate change through the provision of high quality green infrastructure.
How much income did Community Forest Trust report in 2025?
Community Forest Trust reported total income of £8.92m and reported expenditure of £6.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Community Forest Trust registered as a charity?
Community Forest Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 December 1998 as charity number 1072706. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Community Forest Trust?
Community Forest Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALISON BALL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Community Forest Trust operate?
Community Forest Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Community Forest Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Community Forest Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1072706.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Community Forests North West Limited
- City of Trees
- Community Forests Northwest the Red Rose Forest Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated