What is the financial size of THE WOODLAND TRUST?

THE WOODLAND TRUST is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £84,205,000 and total expenditure of £71,577,000.

How does THE WOODLAND TRUST allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 84.2% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 15.8% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

What is the workforce structure of THE WOODLAND TRUST?

THE WOODLAND TRUST employs 543 staff members and is supported by 9,642 volunteers.

Does THE WOODLAND TRUST receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 12.5% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does THE WOODLAND TRUST pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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THE WOODLAND TRUST

#294344

Charitable company•Major•Registered

www.woodlandtrust.org.uk

Our objects are to conserve restore & re-establish trees & in particular broad leaved trees, plants and all forms of wildlife & thereby to secure & enhance the enjoyment by the public of the natural environment.Our vision is a uk rich in native woods & trees for people & wildlife. Life's better with trees strengthening the role of woods & trees in our landscapes & rekindling our love of them.

Registered address

The Woodland Trust, Kempton Way, GRANTHAM, NG31 6LL

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£84,205,000

Expenditure

All activities

£71,577,000

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£38,500,000

Total Assets

Gross assets

£216,332,000

Working Capital

Liquidity

£3,267,000

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

6.5 months

Median: 3.6 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

2.1%

Median: 8.2%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

84.2%

Median: 97.2%Below typical

Income Concentration

58.3%

Median: 87.1%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

7.5x

Median: 27.3xAround typical

Income Volatility

29.7%

Median: 13.4%Below typical

Self-Generated Income

27.4%

Median: 92.1%Below typical

3-Year Income CAGR

-1.3%

Median: 8.7%Below typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

84.2%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

7.5%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.6%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

4.9%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

6.5 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

72.3%

Government Reliance

% of income

12.5%

Largest Source

Primary income

Donations & Legacies

Diversification

HHI: 5832

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

2.1%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

-1.3%

Volatility

Moderate Volatility

29.7%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Building

Governance

Employees

Staff count

543

Volunteers

Volunteer count

9,642

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

17.8:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£155,074

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

4.6%

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

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