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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.

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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.

Grants

Tree Aid makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2026)
£1,272,428
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£12,471,140
Latest Expenditure
£11,731,313

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £12,440,028
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £13,453
Other Income £17,659

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £10,577,219
Raising Funds £1,154,094
Governance £191,050
Grants to Institutions £1,272,428
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£12,471,140
£11,731,313£10,577,219£6,951,927£1,943,109155 / 2
2025
£11,269,571
£12,572,733£11,462,158£6,238,382£1,840,261152 / 2
2024
£10,842,664
£10,643,166£9,646,768£7,882,557£1,897,159118 / 2
2023
£10,780,119
£8,837,227£7,983,070£7,667,149£1,654,792105 / 2
2022
£7,693,653
£7,197,006£6,410,989£3,599,355£1,551,40499 / 2

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 2026?

Tree Aid reported total income of £12.47m and reported expenditure of £11.73m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Fiona Jane Madgwick. 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.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
24 March 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5007809
Charity Number
1135156

Trustees

Fiona Jane Madgwick Chair
Ahmed Mehdi Mahjour
Alexander Halwindi Simuyandi
Amit Shah
Anwar Mamon
Defrim Dedej
Dr Hilary Mary Allison
Also governs 1 other charity
Ian Maurice Robinson
Also governs 1 other charity
Kate Owens Wharton
Katherine Bowyer
Maura Barry Boyle
Sabrina Segal
Tristram Hilborn

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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