Forest Kids
Analysis
Forest Kids is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Aldershot. It was registered in July 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Forest Kids reported income of £12k and spending of £9,657, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 3 years on record, from December 2023 to December 2025, income fell from £13k to £12k (-2.4%), an average of -1.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income dropped by 15%. Over the whole period it spent 81% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Forest Kids sits at the 26th percentile: it is larger than about 26% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hilaros Charitable Trust (£12k), Stand Unitarian Chapel (£12k) and Wilfred Harris Youngman for Village Hall (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Forest Kids exists to enable children and young people in the Ash area and beyond to find a place of belonging where they can explore the Christian faith, improve their mental and physical wellbeing, and cultivate an interest in and care for the natural environment. This is done through regular age-appropriate group activities in a woodland setting.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hilaros Charitable Trust | Tavistock | £12k |
| Stand Unitarian Chapel | Lancashire | £12k |
| Wilfred Harris Youngman for Village Hall | Suffolk | £12k |
| Parish Room St Leonard. Hollington | St Leonards-On-Sea | £12k |