Heart Of England Forest
Also known as: The Forest of Dennis Limited, The Heart of England Forest Ltd
To establish, maintain and preserve, ideally a contiguous forest or a forest connected by corridor for the benefit of the public in the ancient borders of the Forest of Arden to the Vale of Evesham (The Heart of England). To engage in the education of the general public and for research relating to the promulgation of trees, woodlands,and wildlife and their habitats in the Heart of England.
Activities & Mission
To establish, maintain and preserve, ideally a contiguous forest or a forest connected by corridor for the benefit of the public in the ancient borders of the Forest of Arden to the Vale of Evesham (The Heart of England). To engage in the education of the general public and for research relating to the promulgation of trees, woodlands,and wildlife and their habitats in the Heart of England.
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 14% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Environment 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,590,000 | £6,327,000 | £4,142,000 | £220,986,000 | £2,885,000 | 75 / 339 |
| 2024 | £5,838,000 | £5,807,000 | £3,680,000 | £220,704,000 | £2,633,000 | 78 / 858 |
| 2023 | £6,947,000 | £5,631,000 | £3,492,000 | £210,778,000 | £3,619,000 | 66 / 526 |
| 2022 | £5,138,000 | £4,037,000 | £2,143,000 | £217,910,000 | £2,000,000 | 50 / 785 |
| 2021 | £4,340,000 | £3,308,000 | £1,365,000 | £206,311,000 | £2,000,000 | 35 / 765 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Heart Of England Forest
What does Heart Of England Forest do?
To establish, maintain and preserve, ideally a contiguous forest or a forest connected by corridor for the benefit of the public in the ancient borders of the Forest of Arden to the Vale of Evesham (The Heart of England). To engage in the education of the general public and for research relating to the promulgation of trees, woodlands,and wildlife and their habitats in the Heart of England.
How much income did Heart Of England Forest report in 2025?
Heart Of England Forest reported total income of £7.59m and reported expenditure of £6.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Heart Of England Forest?
Heart Of England Forest has a program ratio of 54.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Heart Of England Forest registered as a charity?
Heart Of England Forest was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 April 2003 as charity number 1097110. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Heart Of England Forest?
Heart Of England Forest is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Heart Of England Forest operate?
Heart Of England Forest operates across 2 areas: Warwickshire and Worcestershire.
Is Heart Of England Forest a registered charity?
Yes — Heart Of England Forest is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1097110.
Details
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CV37 8AU
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Forest of Dennis Limited
- The Heart of England Forest Ltd
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated