FOREST OF HEARTS
We create and maintain natural landscapes which build biodiversity and provide opportunities for employment, volunteering, education and engagement in order to reduce loneliness, isolation and improve health and well-being.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash funds of £132,083 against total receipts of £149,050 and total payments of £126,034 for the period. The trustees report that the charity is in a strong financial position with sufficient cash to deliver projects, noting a prudent approach due to being in its early years. The stated reserves policy is to maintain at least six months of running costs in reserve.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy for holding reserves is to maintain at least six months of running costs in reserve.” — page 20
Trustees
- Alex Drozd
- Daniel Gate
- Teresa Tra My Insua Luu
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £149k | £126k |
| 31/10/2024 | £183k | £138k |
| 31/10/2023 | £92k | £122k |
| 31/10/2022 | £180k | £138k |
| 31/10/2021 | £65k | £61k |
Common questions
Is FOREST OF HEARTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash funds of £132,083 against total receipts of £149,050 and total payments of £126,034 for the period. The trustees report that the charity is in a strong financial position with sufficient cash to deliver projects, noting a prudent approach due to being in its early years. The stated reserves policy is to maintain at least six months of running costs in reserve. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FOREST OF HEARTS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FOREST OF HEARTS as a grant recipient include THE MCCARTHY & STONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MCCARTHY & STONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | Community Garden and Green Space Project |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/03/2024 | £16k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/05/2023 | £10k | Resilience Gardens |
| UK government | 25/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/10/2019 | £10k | Grow Now at the Garden of Wellbeing |