New Forest Trust
Analysis
New Forest Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Romsey. It was registered in September 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, accommodation/housing, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04698058). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2026, New Forest Trust reported income of £84k and spending of £29k, leaving 66% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £28k to £84k (+194%), an average of +31% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 79%. Over the whole period it spent 58% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, New Forest Trust sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Hart Memorial Trust (£83k), The John Eastwood Homes (£84k) and Rhys Daniels Trust (£83k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Our vision is that the New Forest Trust should become a focus for private and public support both locally and for the millions of people who visit the area. We aim to raise significant sums of money to fund projects designed to secure the future of the New Forest. Our efforts will complement and build on the many established organisations already working toward this goal.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Hart Memorial Trust | Hull | £83k |
| The John Eastwood Homes | Todmorden | £84k |
| Rhys Daniels Trust | Cowley | £83k |
| Alfred Stubbs Trust | West Yorkshire | £84k |