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Quercus Charitable Trust

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1183580
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Feb. 2, 2026. Filing history
Registered
May 24, 2019
Legal form
Trust

Address

Address
Chevithorne Barton
Chevithorne
Tiverton
Devon
EX16 7QB

Activities

The Trustees have a principal focus on support of a pre-eminent arboretum of the genus Quercus for the familiarisation and education of the public in oaks and of research into them. They also promote the protection of nature and especially of rare and endangered species of the oak genus. The Trustees use their income for these objects and may make grants to support others with similar objects.

Objects: 3. The Objects Of The Charity Are For The Benefit Of The Public:3.1.1 To Advance The Education Of The Public By (But Not Limited To):(a) The Provision And Maintenance Of An Arboretum Containing A Collection Of Oaks (Genus Quercus);(b) Supporting Or Undertaking Research In Relation To The Oak Genus In Order To Share Knowledge And Increase The Scientific Understanding Of The Oak Genus;(c) The Publication Of Educational Materials And Resources, Including The Catalogue Of The Oaks At The Arboretum; 3.1.2 To Promote The Conservation, Protection And Improvement Of The Physical And Natural Environment, In Particular By (But Not Limited To) The Preservation Of The Rare And Endangered Species Of The Oak Genus Contained Within The Arboretum Referred To In Clause 3.1.1; And3.1.3 To Advance Such Objects Or Purposes Which Are Exclusively Charitable According To The Law Of England And Wales For The Benefit Of The Public In Any Part Of The World And In Such Manner As The Trustees May In Their Absolute Discretion Think Fit.

Classification

How
Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Other Charitable Activities
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
The General Public/mankind

Geography

Region
Throughout England

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
April 5, 2025 Feb. 2, 2026On time £24,186 £75,138
April 5, 2024 Feb. 3, 2025On time £19,339 £32,443
April 5, 2023 Feb. 5, 2024On time £38,104 £28,516
April 5, 2022 Feb. 17, 202312 days late £11,770 £117,486
April 5, 2021 Aug. 3, 2022179 days late £0 £0

Trustees

Name Appointed
Edward Fitzgerald Heathcoat Amory (Chair) July 18, 2018
Alice Mary Rose Thomson July 18, 2018
John Anderson July 18, 2018
Robert Miles Oct. 23, 2020