Small Woods Association
Also known as: Swa
Provides education and training, membership services for all those interested in small woodlands
Activities & Mission
Provides education and training, membership services for all those interested in small woodlands
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 89% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 283). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 92% of UK Facilities 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,654,277 | £1,788,548 | £1,788,548 | £448,748 | £57,174 | 56 / 35 |
| 2024 | £1,841,902 | £1,984,889 | £1,983,109 | £583,019 | £83,692 | 59 / 30 |
| 2023 | £1,667,239 | £1,673,584 | £1,673,584 | £726,006 | £0 | 40 / 40 |
| 2022 | £1,094,632 | £1,104,283 | £1,104,283 | £732,351 | £14,005 | 24 / 40 |
| 2021 | £817,179 | £833,026 | £833,026 | £742,002 | £317,029 | 38 / 75 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Small Woods Association
What does Small Woods Association do?
Provides education and training, membership services for all those interested in small woodlands
How much income did Small Woods Association report in 2025?
Small Woods Association reported total income of £1.65m and reported expenditure of £1.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Small Woods Association?
Small Woods Association has a program ratio of 108.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 283 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Small Woods Association registered as a charity?
Small Woods Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 August 2000 as charity number 1081874. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Small Woods Association?
Small Woods Association is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN BLESSINGTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Small Woods Association operate?
Small Woods Association operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Small Woods Association a registered charity?
Yes — Small Woods Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081874.
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated