Question 1

What is the mission of AVON NEEDS TREES?

Accepted Answer

Avon Needs Trees is acquiring suitable land in the Bristol-Avon Catchment Area tocreate new, permanent forest through reforesting and rewilding. We aim to lock upcarbon, improve biodiversity, mitigate flooding through natural means and to createopportunities for the public to engage with nature. Our first purchase was 34 acres atHazeland near Calne, where we have planted over 10,000 trees.

Question 2

What is the financial size of AVON NEEDS TREES?

Accepted Answer

AVON NEEDS TREES is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,983,763 and total expenditure of £1,227,002.

Question 3

How does AVON NEEDS TREES allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 99.3% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 0.7% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (97.7%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of AVON NEEDS TREES?

Accepted Answer

AVON NEEDS TREES employs 23 staff members and is supported by 1,691 volunteers.

Question 5

Does AVON NEEDS TREES receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 79.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does AVON NEEDS TREES pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the latest data indicates that one or more trustees receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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