Question 1

What is the mission of TREES FOR CITIES?

Accepted Answer

Trees for Cities empowers people to plant and care for trees in towns and cities, targeting places where they have the greatest impact for people, places and nature. Through trees, we connect people to nature, enrich lives and create leafy, liveable places for today and future generations. Trees for Cities is the only UK charity operating at national scale that is solely dedicated to urban trees.

Question 2

What is the financial size of TREES FOR CITIES?

Accepted Answer

TREES FOR CITIES is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £5,381,036 and total expenditure of £6,174,419.

Question 3

How does TREES FOR CITIES allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 88.7% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 11.3% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.7%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of TREES FOR CITIES?

Accepted Answer

TREES FOR CITIES employs 60 staff members and is supported by 8,567 volunteers.

Question 5

Does TREES FOR CITIES receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 41.7% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does TREES FOR CITIES pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

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

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