FRIENDS OF WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Charity held free reserves of £430,957 at the year end, meeting its stated policy target of three months' running costs (£450,000). The filing reports a consolidated surplus of £310,208 and notes that the Charity is in a strong financial position with healthy reserves.
What the accounts disclose
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 04965522
What the charity says about itself (2024)
“During the year, the Charity awarded the arboretum £545.5k in grants and paid £818.6k for Arboretum Access Rights. This combined funding of £1.4m directly supports the site and enriches the experience of visitors.”
“We ended the year with 39,488 members; an increase of 4.2% year-on-year. This resulted in membership income of £1,713k (including Gift Aid).”
“The Westonbirt Shop exceeded its annual profit target, returning £44.7k to the Charity and offering a retail experience that reflects the character and quality of the arboretum.”
“During 2025 we supported The Churn Project, Imayla CiC and Bristol Carers to access the site through funded transport and catering.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Emma Victoria Skuse
- Katherine Elizabeth Hare
- Martin Robert Allman
- Martyn Douglas Smith
- Owen Forster
- Paul Isherwood
- Rachel Walker
- Sarah Bryars
- Sian Troupe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £3.0m | £2.6m |
| 31/12/2024 | £2.4m | £2.2m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.2m | £2.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.0m | £2.0m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.9m | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Charity held free reserves of £430,957 at the year end, meeting its stated policy target of three months' running costs (£450,000). The filing reports a consolidated surplus of £310,208 and notes that the Charity is in a strong financial position with healthy reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
Who funds FRIENDS OF WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM as a grant recipient include THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £20k |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £15k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £742k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £650k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £400k |
| Moto Foundation | 1 | £275k |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £156k |
| THE CONSTANCE TRAVIS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £110k |