THE CARBON COMMUNITY
The Carbon Community is a science led charity dedicated to carbon capture via creation of new community forests in the UK. Our tree planting will capture millions of tonnes of CO2 and make a material difference to global heating. Through our research with the world's leading scientists we aim that every forest captures twice the amount of CO2 than traditional woodland. www.carboncommunity.org
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £767,340 and designated land assets of £659,424, totaling net assets of £1,426,764. The trustees confirm these reserves are in line with their policy of holding between three and nine months of operating costs. The charity reported a net income increase of £150,013 for the year, supported by government grants and donations.
What the accounts disclose
“£109,778 was a govement grant WCVA: National Forest for Wales Landscape Pilot”
“In the current stage of TCC’s evolution, the Trustee’s have approved a reserves policy to hold a minimum of three months of reserves and a maximum of nine months of reserves to cover our operating costs.” — page 26
“Heather Allen, a trustee, has provided an interest free secured loan of £200,000 to the charity. The balance outstanding at the end of the year was £100,000 (2024 - £100,000). The £100,000 outstanding balance has been shown as a current liability, but there is a flexible repayment arrangement.” — page 43
“The Charity made a further loan of £150,291 to Carbon Community Trading Limited during the year. The balance due to be repaid at the end of the year was £700,869 (2024 -£550,516).” — page 43
“Heather Allen, a trustee, has provided an interest free secured loan of £200,000 to the charity. The balance outstanding at the end of the year was £100,000 (2024 - £100,000). The £100,000 outstanding balance has been shown as a current liability, but there is a flexible repayment arrangement.” — page 43
“The Charity made a further loan of £150,291 to Carbon Community Trading Limited during the year. The balance due to be repaid at the end of the year was £700,869 (2024 -£550,516).” — page 43
“Heather Allen, a trustee, has provided an interest free secured loan of £200,000 to the charity. The balance outstanding at the end of the year was £100,000 (2024 - £100,000). The £100,000 outstanding balance has been shown as a current liability, but there is a flexible repayment arrangement.” — page 43
“The Charity made a further loan of £150,291 to Carbon Community Trading Limited during the year. The balance due to be repaid at the end of the year was £700,869 (2024 -£550,516).” — page 43
“Carbon Community Trading Limited was incorporated on 26.10.20. Company registration number 12973020. Carbon Community Trading Limited was established as a trading company in 2020 for the purpose of future revenue streams with all future profits going to The Carbon Community.” — page 41
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Charles Nichollschair
- Heather Allen
- JANE NICHOLLS
- Sonia Winder
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £246k | £96k |
| 30/09/2024 | £77k | £36k |
| 30/09/2023 | £217k | £96k |
| 30/09/2022 | £321k | £91k |
| 30/09/2021 | £314k | £51k |
Common questions
Is THE CARBON COMMUNITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £767,340 and designated land assets of £659,424, totaling net assets of £1,426,764. The trustees confirm these reserves are in line with their policy of holding between three and nine months of operating costs. The charity reported a net income increase of £150,013 for the year, supported by government grants and donations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.