International Tree Foundation

Protecting, promoting and planting trees to benefit the natural environment and the wellbeing and livelihoods of communities

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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.

Show all 11 areas of operation

Country

Burkina Faso Cameroon Ghana Kenya Madagascar Malawi Mali Rwanda Tanzania Uganda

Local Authority

Oxfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,718,081

Latest Expenditure

£1,654,330

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 91.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 9.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £240,570

Charitable Activities £1,459,174

Other Trading £0

Investments £18,337

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,513,591

Raising Funds £140,739

Governance £23,550

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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.

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.