Forest Of Avon Trust
Tree & woodland charity for Bristol, Avon & around. Runs woodland activities for adults with learning disabilities, people with mental health needs & people with dementia; works with schools to support outdoor learning; offers accredited Forest School training & Inset Days; advises on and supports woodland planting & management. The Trust also directly manages a community woodland.
Activities & Mission
Tree & woodland charity for Bristol, Avon & around. Runs woodland activities for adults with learning disabilities, people with mental health needs & people with dementia; works with schools to support outdoor learning; offers accredited Forest School training & Inset Days; advises on and supports woodland planting & management. The Trust also directly manages a community woodland.
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 64% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 63% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 65% of UK Health 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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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 | £2,265,432 | £2,209,682 | £2,178,884 | £575,246 | £471,001 | 17 / 360 |
| 2024 | £1,480,112 | £1,437,604 | £1,406,508 | £517,591 | £517,591 | 15 / 357 |
| 2023 | £1,032,613 | £1,085,783 | £1,067,212 | £475,912 | £475,912 | 8 / 175 |
| 2022 | £919,610 | £832,644 | £826,593 | £530,745 | £429,954 | 6 / 50 |
| 2021 | £370,230 | £235,720 | 0 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Forest Of Avon Trust
What does Forest Of Avon Trust do?
Tree & woodland charity for Bristol, Avon & around. Runs woodland activities for adults with learning disabilities, people with mental health needs & people with dementia; works with schools to support outdoor learning; offers accredited Forest School training & Inset Days; advises on and supports woodland planting & management. The Trust also directly manages a community woodland.
How much income did Forest Of Avon Trust report in 2025?
Forest Of Avon Trust reported total income of £2.27m and reported expenditure of £2.21m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Forest Of Avon Trust?
Forest Of Avon Trust has a program ratio of 96.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Forest Of Avon Trust registered as a charity?
Forest Of Avon Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 January 2008 as charity number 1122314. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Forest Of Avon Trust?
Forest Of Avon Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Forest Of Avon Trust operate?
Forest Of Avon Trust operates across 7 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, Gloucestershire and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Forest Of Avon Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Forest Of Avon Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122314.
Details
FIRST FLOOR
UTILITY HOUSE
3 YORK COURT UPPER YORK STREET
BRISTOL
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