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Wychwood Forest Trust LTD

Also known as: Friends of Wychwood, Wychwood Project (oxfordshire)

Advance the education of the public in the history, ecology and management of woodland and wildlife in the forty-one parishes in West Oxfordshire, which are in the area of the former Norman Royal Hunting Forest of Wychwood. Conserve, restore and promote the use and management of trees, woodlands and other wildlife habitats and the landscape for the benefit and participation of the public.

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Activities & Mission

Advance the education of the public in the history, ecology and management of woodland and wildlife in the forty-one parishes in West Oxfordshire, which are in the area of the former Norman Royal Hunting Forest of Wychwood. Conserve, restore and promote the use and management of trees, woodlands and other wildlife habitats and the landscape for the benefit and participation of the public.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£167,645
Latest Expenditure
£118,911

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 22.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £491,280
Charitable Activities £10,000
Other Trading £19,206
Investments £541
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £118,037
Raising Funds £315
Governance £3,174
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 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£167,645
£118,9110 / 100
2024
£87,598
£130,7940 / 100
2023
£521,027
£118,352£118,037£1,002,123£136,5983 / 100
2022
£102,949
£121,4050 / 100
2021
£88,750
£104,5040 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wychwood Forest Trust LTD

What does Wychwood Forest Trust LTD do?

Advance the education of the public in the history, ecology and management of woodland and wildlife in the forty-one parishes in West Oxfordshire, which are in the area of the former Norman Royal Hunting Forest of Wychwood. Conserve, restore and promote the use and management of trees, woodlands and other wildlife habitats and the landscape for the benefit and participation of the public.

How much income did Wychwood Forest Trust LTD report in 2025?

Wychwood Forest Trust LTD reported total income of £168k and reported expenditure of £119k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wychwood Forest Trust LTD registered as a charity?

Wychwood Forest Trust LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 2000 as charity number 1084259. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Wychwood Forest Trust LTD?

Wychwood Forest Trust LTD is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wychwood Forest Trust LTD operate?

Wychwood Forest Trust LTD operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wychwood Forest Trust LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Wychwood Forest Trust LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084259.

Details

Address
Wychwood Forest Trust
WODC
Woodgreen
New Yatt Road
Witney
OX28 1NB
Registration Date
22 December 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3976834
Charity Number
1084259

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Trustees

Anne Jacqueline Smith
Ian Wilkinson
Richard Denyer Lord
ROBERT CROCKER
Robert Warner
ROGER NEWMAN
Rosanna Pearson
Samantha Louise Davies

Also Known As

  • Friends of Wychwood
  • Wychwood Project (oxfordshire)

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