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Small Woods Association

Also known as: Swa

Provides education and training, membership services for all those interested in small woodlands

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Activities & Mission

Provides education and training, membership services for all those interested in small woodlands

Grants

Small Woods Association is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Total spending (2026)
£1,182,412
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training and the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,111,262
Latest Expenditure
£1,182,412

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £61,452
Charitable Activities £981,419
Other Trading £62,635
Investments £346
Other Income £5,410

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,182,412
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£1,111,262
£1,182,412£1,182,412£377,5980 / 136
2025
£1,654,277
£1,788,548£1,788,548£448,748£57,17456 / 35
2024
£1,841,902
£1,984,889£1,983,109£583,019£83,69259 / 30
2023
£1,667,239
£1,673,584£1,673,584£726,006£040 / 40
2022
£1,094,632
£1,104,283£1,104,283£732,351£14,00524 / 40

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 2026?

Small Woods Association reported total income of £1.11m and reported expenditure of £1.18m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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. 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.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
7 August 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3107043
Charity Number
1081874

Trustees

Dr Ben Howard
Dr Elizabeth Mary Newton
Iain McNab
Lucy Wyatt
Michael Innes
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Swa

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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