Friends Of Westonbirt Arboretum
Also known as: The Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum, The Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum Trust, Fowa
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.
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.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 25% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Westonbirt Arboretum
What does Friends Of Westonbirt Arboretum do?
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.
How much income did Friends Of Westonbirt Arboretum report in 2024?
Friends Of Westonbirt Arboretum reported total income of £2.40m and reported expenditure of £2.25m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Friends Of Westonbirt Arboretum?
Friends Of Westonbirt Arboretum has a program ratio of 68.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Friends Of Westonbirt Arboretum registered as a charity?
Friends Of Westonbirt Arboretum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 December 1985 as charity number 293190. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Friends Of Westonbirt Arboretum?
Friends Of Westonbirt Arboretum is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of Westonbirt Arboretum operate?
Friends Of Westonbirt Arboretum operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of Westonbirt Arboretum a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of Westonbirt Arboretum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293190.
Details
Westonbirt Arboretum
Westonbirt
Tetbury
GL8 8QS
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum
- The Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum Trust
- Fowa
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated