Birmingham Tree People
Analysis
Birmingham Tree People is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in July 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Birmingham Tree People reported income of £229k and spending of £128k, leaving 44% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £38k to £229k (+510%), an average of +57% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 163%. Over the whole period it spent 68% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Birmingham Tree People sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include New England Wood Trust (£228k), Devon Gardens Trust (£229k) and The Guide Association Greater London West (£227k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Birmingham TreePeople aims to plant, establish and advocate for trees in Birmingham. We provide free training and organise community activities relating to trees. We are also a registered training centre for the Skills Education Group Level 2 in Arboriculture. We survey trees across the city and use this data in our decision making and advocacy work.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| New England Wood Trust | West Sussex | £228k |
| Devon Gardens Trust | Exeter | £229k |
| The Guide Association Greater London West | Surrey | £227k |
| Morts Astley Heritage Trust | Astley | £229k |