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The Arboricultural Association

To advance the science of arboriculture for the public benefit

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Activities & Mission

To advance the science of arboriculture for the public benefit

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
£1,833,979
Latest Expenditure
£1,886,017

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 42% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 82.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 24% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 29.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 13% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £73,019
Charitable Activities £1,293,389
Other Trading £455,540
Investments £12,031
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,550,327
Raising Funds £335,690
Governance £221,333
Grants to Institutions £5,000
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,833,979
£1,886,017£1,550,327£1,037,817£220,00019 / 25
2023
£1,770,162
£1,753,593£1,393,996£1,089,855£220,00018 / 10
2022
£1,508,334
£1,443,813£1,112,220£1,073,286£260,00015 / 50
2021
£1,368,802
£1,207,145£891,370£871,504£865,40713 / 30
2020
£1,038,207
£1,125,323£947,758£709,847£250,00015 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Arboricultural Association

What does The Arboricultural Association do?

To advance the science of arboriculture for the public benefit

How much income did The Arboricultural Association report in 2024?

The Arboricultural Association reported total income of £1.83m and reported expenditure of £1.89m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Arboricultural Association?

The Arboricultural Association has a program ratio of 84.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Arboricultural Association registered as a charity?

The Arboricultural Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 November 2000 as charity number 1083845. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs The Arboricultural Association?

The Arboricultural Association is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Neil Davies. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Arboricultural Association operate?

The Arboricultural Association operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Arboricultural Association a registered charity?

Yes — The Arboricultural Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1083845.

Details

Address
Malthouse
Standish
Stonehouse
GL10 3DL
Registration Date
28 November 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3964019
Charity Number
1083845

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Trustees

Neil Davies Chair
Andy Tipping
KEITH SACRE
Also governs 1 other charity
Laura Louise Ancell
NAOMI ZURCHER
Paul Edward Barton
Robert Michael Murison
SARAH KISS
Sarah Louise Amy Armstrong
Simon Rotheram
Stella Eleftheriades Bolam

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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