friends of westonbirt arboretum

The charity supports other defined groups and the general public. Friends Of Westonbirt Arboretum is a registered charity whose purpose is the environment, conservation, or heritage. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Tetbury and operates in Gloucestershire.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum operates the membership scheme for Westonbirt, the National Arboretum in Gloucestershire. It aims to further public enjoyment and knowledge of this world renowned tree collection and to secure its sustainable future through engaging and informing visitors and members and by giving financial and practical support for the management and development of the site.

Fundraising

See where Friends Of Westonbirt Arboretum is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Gloucestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,402,434

Latest Expenditure

£2,248,568

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 73.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 27.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £291,739

Charitable Activities £1,528,011

Other Trading £526,707

Investments £55,779

Other Income £198

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,645,864

Raising Funds £602,704

Governance £17,857

Grants to Institutions £247,393

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,402,434	£2,248,568	£1,645,864	£940,688	£806,215	24 / 0
2023	£2,204,896	£2,126,077	£1,573,816	£786,822	£395,593	23 / 0
2022	£1,983,444	£2,001,690	£1,462,258	£1,303,552	£400,000	25 / 0
2021	£1,872,677	£1,721,987	£1,307,128	£1,321,798	£325,000	23 / 0
2020	£1,636,529	£1,340,707	£1,028,180	£1,171,108	£325,000	20 / 0