The National Forest Company
Also known as: Nfc
The National Forest Company works to conserve, protect and enhance the environment in general and specifically in the National Forest, for public benefit; in particular woodland creation & management; promotion of urban and rural regeneration and training, education and research.
Activities & Mission
The National Forest Company works to conserve, protect and enhance the environment in general and specifically in the National Forest, for public benefit; in particular woodland creation & management; promotion of urban and rural regeneration and training, education and research.
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 32% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample: 137). How is this calculated?
Higher than 29% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — The National Forest Charitable Trust (organisation 3956613)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £10,186,441 | £9,250,943 | £8,342,398 | £16,833,319 | £682,767 | 42 / 60 |
| 2024 | £7,207,053 | £8,033,003 | £7,216,370 | £16,023,642 | £12,766,592 | 41 / 50 |
| 2023 | £12,292,514 | £5,888,182 | £5,091,356 | £16,680,733 | £13,891,180 | 38 / 42 |
| 2022 | £5,842,396 | £5,164,746 | £4,502,371 | £9,705,419 | £7,278,652 | 34 / 49 |
| 2021 | £5,614,419 | £3,478,294 | £2,705,608 | £8,834,452 | £3,488,284 | 29 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The National Forest Company
What does The National Forest Company do?
The National Forest Company works to conserve, protect and enhance the environment in general and specifically in the National Forest, for public benefit; in particular woodland creation & management; promotion of urban and rural regeneration and training, education and research.
How much income did The National Forest Company report in 2025?
The National Forest Company reported total income of £10.19m and reported expenditure of £9.25m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The National Forest Company?
The National Forest Company has a program ratio of 81.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample of 137 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The National Forest Company registered as a charity?
The National Forest Company was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 April 2016 as charity number 1166563. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs The National Forest Company?
The National Forest Company is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Anthony Ballance. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The National Forest Company operate?
The National Forest Company operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The National Forest Company a registered charity?
Yes — The National Forest Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166563.
Details
Bath Yard
Moira
SWADLINCOTE
Derbyshire
DE12 6BA
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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