Trees For Cities
Trees for Cities is an independent charity working with local communities on tree planting projects. Our aim is to tackle global warming, create social cohesion and beautify our cities through tree planting, community, education and training initiatives in urban areas of greatest need.
Activities & Mission
Trees for Cities is an independent charity working with local communities on tree planting projects. Our aim is to tackle global warming, create social cohesion and beautify our cities through tree planting, community, education and training initiatives in urban areas of greatest need.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 76% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £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 | £5,381,036 | £6,174,419 | £5,475,685 | £527,857 | £218,981 | 60 / 8567 |
| 2024 | £5,226,916 | £5,779,725 | £5,278,881 | £1,301,342 | £1,035,277 | 62 / 7401 |
| 2023 | £6,648,035 | £6,212,016 | £5,753,201 | £1,837,890 | £1,207,370 | 58 / 8716 |
| 2022 | £3,915,119 | £4,041,686 | £3,691,946 | £1,412,512 | £1,031,367 | 48 / 3457 |
| 2021 | £2,789,832 | £3,423,236 | £3,091,948 | £1,552,939 | £849,065 | 50 / 2479 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Trees For Cities
What does Trees For Cities do?
Trees for Cities is an independent charity working with local communities on tree planting projects. Our aim is to tackle global warming, create social cohesion and beautify our cities through tree planting, community, education and training initiatives in urban areas of greatest need.
How much income did Trees For Cities report in 2025?
Trees For Cities reported total income of £5.38m and reported expenditure of £6.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Trees For Cities?
Trees For Cities has a program ratio of 101.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Trees For Cities registered as a charity?
Trees For Cities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 January 1994 as charity number 1032154. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Trees For Cities?
Trees For Cities is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is JANINE CAPON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Trees For Cities operate?
Trees For Cities operates across 3 areas: Kenya, Rwanda and England.
Is Trees For Cities a registered charity?
Yes — Trees For Cities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1032154.
Details
PRINCE CONSORT LODGE
KENNINGTON PARK PLACE
LONDON
SE11 4AS
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