Sylva Foundation
The Sylva Foundation is working to bring trees and people closer together, following sustainable development principles. The charity works across Britain caring for forests to ensure they thrive for people and for nature, and supporting innovation in home-grown wood. We conduct our work through four main programmes, reflecting our charitable objects, namely: Science, Education, Forestry, and Wood.
Activities & Mission
The Sylva Foundation is working to bring trees and people closer together, following sustainable development principles. The charity works across Britain caring for forests to ensure they thrive for people and for nature, and supporting innovation in home-grown wood. We conduct our work through four main programmes, reflecting our charitable objects, namely: Science, Education, Forestry, and Wood.
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 54% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £910,310 | £838,523 | £838,523 | £1,724,326 | £99,710 | 11 / 30 |
| 2024 | £608,973 | £672,552 | £672,552 | £1,652,539 | £39,780 | 9 / 50 |
| 2023 | £590,358 | £649,823 | £649,823 | £1,752,218 | £148,278 | 10 / 50 |
| 2022 | £499,747 | £542,418 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2021 | £496,959 | £437,222 | 0 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sylva Foundation
What does Sylva Foundation do?
The Sylva Foundation is working to bring trees and people closer together, following sustainable development principles. The charity works across Britain caring for forests to ensure they thrive for people and for nature, and supporting innovation in home-grown wood. We conduct our work through four main programmes, reflecting our charitable objects, namely: Science, Education, Forestry, and Wood.
How much income did Sylva Foundation report in 2025?
Sylva Foundation reported total income of £910k and reported expenditure of £839k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sylva Foundation?
Sylva Foundation has a program ratio of 92.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sylva Foundation registered as a charity?
Sylva Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 2009 as charity number 1128516. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Sylva Foundation?
Sylva Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is SARAH JANE TAYLOR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sylva Foundation operate?
Sylva Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Sylva Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Sylva Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1128516.
Details
Little Wittenham Road
Long Wittenham
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 4QT
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- 14 May 2026
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