Tree Aid
TREE AID works with poor families, especially women, in the African drylands to unlock the potential of trees to reduce poverty & protect the environment. We provide education, training, policy & technical advice on tree based development initiatives that support poor communities build incomes, improve their management of & secure access to natural resources, & achieve nutritional security.
Activities & Mission
TREE AID works with poor families, especially women, in the African drylands to unlock the potential of trees to reduce poverty & protect the environment. We provide education, training, policy & technical advice on tree based development initiatives that support poor communities build incomes, improve their management of & secure access to natural resources, & achieve nutritional security.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 88% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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 | £11,269,571 | £12,572,733 | £11,462,158 | £6,238,382 | £1,840,261 | 152 / 2 |
| 2024 | £10,842,664 | £10,643,166 | £9,646,768 | £7,882,557 | £1,897,159 | 118 / 2 |
| 2023 | £10,780,119 | £8,837,227 | £7,983,070 | £7,667,149 | £1,654,792 | 105 / 2 |
| 2022 | £7,693,653 | £7,197,006 | £6,410,989 | £3,599,355 | £1,551,404 | 99 / 2 |
| 2021 | £7,030,998 | £6,970,647 | £6,205,764 | £3,015,434 | £1,281,290 | 77 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Tree Aid
What does Tree Aid do?
TREE AID works with poor families, especially women, in the African drylands to unlock the potential of trees to reduce poverty & protect the environment. We provide education, training, policy & technical advice on tree based development initiatives that support poor communities build incomes, improve their management of & secure access to natural resources, & achieve nutritional security.
How much income did Tree Aid report in 2025?
Tree Aid reported total income of £11.27m and reported expenditure of £12.57m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Tree Aid?
Tree Aid has a program ratio of 101.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Tree Aid registered as a charity?
Tree Aid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 March 2010 as charity number 1135156. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Tree Aid?
Tree Aid is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Tree Aid operate?
Tree Aid operates across 5 areas, including Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Tree Aid a registered charity?
Yes — Tree Aid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135156.
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