What is the financial size of AVON NEEDS TREES?

AVON NEEDS TREES is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £4,822,833 and total expenditure of £583,509.

How does AVON NEEDS TREES allocate its spending?

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 (97.8%).

What is the workforce structure of AVON NEEDS TREES?

AVON NEEDS TREES employs 8 staff members and is supported by 1,000 volunteers.

Does AVON NEEDS TREES receive government funding?

Yes. Approximately 90.8% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does AVON NEEDS TREES pay its trustees?

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

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AVON NEEDS TREES

#1184386

CIO•Large•Registered

www.avonneedstrees.org.uk

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.

Registered address

Avon Needs Trees, Office 115 117 and 119, Regus Castlemead, Lower Castle Street, Bristol, BS1 3AG

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£4,822,833

Expenditure

All activities

£583,509

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£218,000

Total Assets

Gross assets

£8,810,823

Working Capital

Liquidity

£416,754

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 8,683 similar large charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

4.5 months

Median: 3.8 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

530.3%

Median: 7.4%Top quartile

Spending Efficiency

99.3%

Median: 97.8%Around typical

Income Concentration

172.0%

Median: 87.9%Below typical

Fundraising ROI

1233.8x

Median: 19.2xTop quartile

Income Volatility

341.0%

Median: 20.6%Below typical

Self-Generated Income

94.5%

Median: 82.9%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

N/A

Median: 7.8%Unknown

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

99.3%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

1233.8%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

1.7%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

37.4%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

4.5 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

5.5%

Government Reliance

% of income

90.8%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 17200

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

530.3%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

N/A

Volatility

High Volatility

341.0%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Depleting

Governance

Employees

Staff count

Volunteers

Volunteer count

1,000

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

125:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£602,854

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

Yes

High Earners

Earning over £60k

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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Income vs Expenditure

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5 Year Trend

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Employees & Volunteers

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