The Woodland Trust
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Coed Cadw, The Woodland Trust in Northern Ireland, The Woodland Trust Scotland
Our Objects are to conserve restore & re-establish trees & in particular broad leaved trees, plants and all forms of wildlife & thereby to secure & enhance the enjoyment by the public of the natural environment.Our vision is a UK rich in native woods & trees for people & wildlife. Life's better with trees strengthening the role of woods & trees in our landscapes & rekindling our love of them.
Activities & Mission
Our Objects are to conserve restore & re-establish trees & in particular broad leaved trees, plants and all forms of wildlife & thereby to secure & enhance the enjoyment by the public of the natural environment.Our vision is a UK rich in native woods & trees for people & wildlife. Life's better with trees strengthening the role of woods & trees in our landscapes & rekindling our love of them.
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 35% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample: 48). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £89,379,000 | £72,356,000 | £61,255,000 | £222,516,000 | £41,769,000 | 568 / 12368 |
| 2024 | £84,205,000 | £71,577,000 | £60,288,000 | £205,653,000 | £38,500,000 | 543 / 9642 |
| 2023 | £82,496,000 | £69,501,000 | £58,055,000 | £191,926,000 | £34,600,000 | 557 / 3687 |
| 2022 | £76,376,000 | £68,647,000 | £58,575,000 | £180,405,000 | £23,193,000 | 575 / 3409 |
| 2021 | £87,485,000 | £70,147,000 | £57,306,000 | £173,829,000 | £19,800,000 | 501 / 2700 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Woodland Trust
What does The Woodland Trust do?
Our Objects are to conserve restore & re-establish trees & in particular broad leaved trees, plants and all forms of wildlife & thereby to secure & enhance the enjoyment by the public of the natural environment.Our vision is a UK rich in native woods & trees for people & wildlife. Life's better with trees strengthening the role of woods & trees in our landscapes & rekindling our love of them.
How much income did The Woodland Trust report in 2025?
The Woodland Trust reported total income of £89.38m and reported expenditure of £72.36m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Woodland Trust?
The Woodland Trust has a program ratio of 68.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample of 48 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Woodland Trust registered as a charity?
The Woodland Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 May 1986 as charity number 294344. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs The Woodland Trust?
The Woodland Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Baron Hall of Birkenhead Anthony William Hall. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Woodland Trust operate?
The Woodland Trust operates across 7 areas, including Gibraltar, Guernsey, Isle Of Man and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Woodland Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Woodland Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 294344.
Details
Kempton Way
GRANTHAM
NG31 6LL
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Also Known As
- Coed Cadw
- The Woodland Trust in Northern Ireland
- The Woodland Trust Scotland
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated