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THE ARBORICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

Registered charity 1083845 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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Latest income
£1.8m
Latest spending
£1.9m
Registered
2000
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted income funds decreased to £895,633 from £947,084 in the prior year, while the charity maintains a reserves policy target of a minimum £220,000. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: Over £60,000 — below the median for charities its size (£70k)
“1 employee received employee benefits in excess of £60,000 during the year” — page 23
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“1 employee received employee benefits in excess of £60,000 during the year” — page 23
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: a minimum of £220,000 in reserve (held: £896k)
“The Reserves Policy recommends that the Association should keep a minimum of £220,000 in reserve.” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Arboricultural Association Trading Limited
“The consolidated statement of financial activities includes the results of the Charity’s wholly owned subsidiary, The Arboricultural Association Trading Limited” — page 21
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Hazlewoods LLP. Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)

Total income
£1.8m
Total spending
£1.9m
Cost of raising funds
£336k
Reserves (reported)
£220k
Employees
19

Reported reserves equal ~1.4 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

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Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Ireland · Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£1.8m£1.9m
31/12/2023£1.8m£1.8m
31/12/2022£1.5m£1.4m
31/12/2021£1.4m£1.2m
31/12/2020£1.0m£1.1m

Common questions

Is THE ARBORICULTURAL ASSOCIATION financially healthy?

The accounts state that unrestricted income funds decreased to £895,633 from £947,084 in the prior year, while the charity maintains a reserves policy target of a minimum £220,000. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Hazlewoods LLP.

What does the highest-paid employee of THE ARBORICULTURAL ASSOCIATION earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Over £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.