Will Woodlands
Analysis
Will Woodlands is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02933319). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Will Woodlands reported income of £602k and spending of £611k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £602k to £602k (+0.0%), an average of +0.0% a year. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Will Woodlands sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include River Thame Conservation Trust (£600k), Willoughbridge Garden Trust (£602k) and Ymddiriedolaeth Cadwraeth Adeiladau Cadwgan Building Preservation Trust (£597k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from investments 63% and charitable activities 26%. Charitable activities took 87% of spending and raising funds 12%. Reserves of £267k would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 5 people.
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Charitable activities 26%
- Investments 63%
- Other 10%
In the charity's own words
The Charity's principal activity is the conservation, preservation and establishment of trees, plants and all forms of wildlife in the United Kingdom and to secure and enhance the enjoyment by the public of the natural environment of those territories. The Charity has continued its policy of acquiring land and establishing woodlands.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| River Thame Conservation Trust | Wheatley | £600k |
| Willoughbridge Garden Trust | Market Drayton | £602k |
| Ymddiriedolaeth Cadwraeth Adeiladau Cadwgan Building Preservation Trust | Cardigan | £597k |
| The Wallacea Trust | Lincoln | £604k |