International Tree Foundation
Protecting, promoting and planting trees to benefit the natural environment and the wellbeing and livelihoods of communities
Activities & Mission
Protecting, promoting and planting trees to benefit the natural environment and the wellbeing and livelihoods of communities
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 Efficiency
Higher than 56% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Environment 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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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,718,081 | £1,654,330 | £1,513,591 | £642,022 | £459,329 | 17 / 4 |
| 2023 | £1,917,752 | £1,928,360 | £1,821,626 | £578,271 | £332,208 | 16 / 5 |
| 2022 | £885,737 | £856,125 | £814,572 | £588,879 | £229,868 | 12 / 3 |
| 2021 | £664,076 | £516,010 | £474,455 | £559,267 | £148,483 | 9 / 5 |
| 2020 | £642,315 | £577,168 | £508,569 | £411,201 | £120,432 | 8 / 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about International Tree Foundation
What does International Tree Foundation do?
Protecting, promoting and planting trees to benefit the natural environment and the wellbeing and livelihoods of communities
How much income did International Tree Foundation report in 2024?
International Tree Foundation reported total income of £1.72m and reported expenditure of £1.65m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is International Tree Foundation?
International Tree Foundation has a program ratio of 88.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was International Tree Foundation registered as a charity?
International Tree Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 October 2004 as charity number 1106269. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs International Tree Foundation?
International Tree Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Thomas Geoffrey Lupton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does International Tree Foundation operate?
International Tree Foundation operates across 11 areas, including Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana and 8 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is International Tree Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — International Tree Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1106269.
Details
106-108 Cowley Road
OX4 1JE
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- 14 May 2026
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