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The Royal Forestry Society

Also known as: The Royal Forestry Society of England and Wales, The Royal Forestry Society of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, R F S

Educational charityPromoting the wise management of trees and woods

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Activities & Mission

Educational charityPromoting the wise management of trees and woods

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
£917,444
Latest Expenditure
£967,164

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 92.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £464,130
Charitable Activities £317,992
Other Trading £54,963
Investments £62,859
Other Income £17,500

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £889,960
Raising Funds £77,204
Governance £14,994
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£917,444
£967,164£889,960£2,248,952£1,534,3469 / 150
2023
£904,524
£840,720£775,630£2,246,357£2,246,35710 / 150
2022
£783,351
£772,445£712,614£2,110,563£2,110,5638 / 150
2021
£589,315
£594,249£535,915£2,314,149£1,771,7146 / 150
2020
£571,267
£505,187£466,208£2,167,867£1,642,2826 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Forestry Society

What does The Royal Forestry Society do?

Educational charityPromoting the wise management of trees and woods

How much income did The Royal Forestry Society report in 2024?

The Royal Forestry Society reported total income of £917k and reported expenditure of £967k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Royal Forestry Society registered as a charity?

The Royal Forestry Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 June 1982 as charity number 306093. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs The Royal Forestry Society?

The Royal Forestry Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Forestry Society operate?

The Royal Forestry Society operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.

Is The Royal Forestry Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Forestry Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 306093.

Details

Address
THE HAY BARNS
HOME FARM DRIVE
UPTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 6HU
Registration Date
4 June 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
306093
Charity Number
306093

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Trustees

Alison Blanche Field
Benjamin Cadoc Herbert
Caroline Ayre
Cheryl Lundberg
Felix Gregory
Gregory Joseph Vickers
Harriet Charlotte Christina Schiavone
Ian William Tubby
James Robert Hamilton Stubber
Rodney Morgan-Giles
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • The Royal Forestry Society of England and Wales
  • The Royal Forestry Society of England, Wales and Northern Ireland
  • R F S

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30 July 2026
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