Forest of Selwood
Analysis
Forest of Selwood is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in North Brewham. It was registered in November 2022, 4 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 buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Forest of Selwood reported income of £120k and spending of £123k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from February 2024 to March 2025, income grew from £102k to £120k (+17%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 74% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Forest of Selwood sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Friends of Ashdown Forest (£120k), The Bee Friendly Trust (£120k) and Francis Coales Charitable Foundation (£120k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Forest of Selwood is set up to achieve the following charitable objects:i. To promote the conservation of the natural and physical environment of the Forest of Selwood and its surroundings and to educate the public in its heritage. ii. To advance the education and awareness of the Forest of Selwood community and the public in the principles of biodiversity conservation and sustainability.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Friends of Ashdown Forest | Crowborough | £120k |
| The Bee Friendly Trust | London | £120k |
| Francis Coales Charitable Foundation | Weston-Super-Mare | £120k |
| The South London Botanical Institute | London | £120k |