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Heart of England Forest

The Forest Of Dennis Limited, The Heart Of England Forest Ltd

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1097110
Status
Registered
Registered
April 17, 2003
Legal form
Charitable company
Company number
04309564

Address

Address
Colletts Farm
Dorsington
Stratford-Upon-Avon
CV37 8AU

Activities

To establish, maintain and preserve, ideally a contiguous forest or a forest connected by corridor for the benefit of the public in the ancient borders of the Forest of Arden to the Vale of Evesham (The Heart of England). To engage in the education of the general public and for research relating to the promulgation of trees, woodlands,and wildlife and their habitats in the Heart of England.

Objects: The Objects Of The Charity Are: (I) To Establish, Maintain And Preserve, Ideally A Contiguous Forest Or Else A Forest Eventually Connected By Corridor (Including The Acquisition Of New Land, Woodlands, And Wetlands) For The Benefit Of The Public, Stretching From The Ancient Borders Of The Forest Of Arden To The Edge Of The Vale Of Evesham (The "Heart Of England"), (Ii) To Engage In The Plantation, Re-Plantation, Cultivation, Conservation, Protection, Preservation And Restoration Of Trees, Woodlands, Wet Lands And Plant Life In The Heart Of England For The Purposes Of Maintaining This Natural Habitat And For Ensuring That IT Benefits Both The Public And The Native Natural Wildlife (And Ensuring The Survival Of Endangered Species) That Live In And Around This Forested Area, And (Iii) The Education Of The General Public Both For General Purposes And For Specific Scientific Research Relating To The Promulgation Of Knowledge And Appreciation Of Trees, Woodlands, Wetlands And Wildlife And Their Habitats In The Heart Of England Region. To Use Parts Of The Forest To Promote: I) Recreation And Leisure With The Joint Objectives Of Advancing The Education Of The Public In The Conservation, Protection And Improvement Of The Natural Environment And Improving The Conditions Of Life For The Benefit Of The Public; And Ii) Art (By Hosting Displays And Events) With The Joint Objectives Of Advancing The Education In The Conservation, Protection And Improvement Of The Natural Environment For The Benefit Of The Public As Well As In The Arts.?

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Education/training, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Children/young People, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Area of benefit
Warwickshire.
Local Authority
Warwickshire, Worcestershire

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
March 31, 2025 £7,590,000 £6,327,000 £220,986,000 75
March 31, 2024 £5,838,000 £5,807,000 £220,704,000 78
March 31, 2023 £6,947,000 £5,631,000 £210,778,000 66
March 31, 2022 £5,138,000 £4,037,000 £217,910,000 50
March 31, 2021 £4,340,000 £3,308,000 £206,311,000 35

Trustees

Name Appointed
Anthony Steven Price Feb. 20, 2018
Alison Clare Hunter March 10, 2014
Asa Gurden May 1, 2020
David John Throup April 28, 2023
David Spruce Sept. 29, 2025
Heather Jane Acton May 10, 2024
Jonathan Paul Smith Sept. 29, 2025
Nicola Mary Corbishley Feb. 20, 2018
Neil Stewart Darlison May 10, 2024
Professor Angus Robert Mackenzie Dec. 6, 2024