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The Ashdown Forest Foundation

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1183829
Status
Registered
Registered
June 11, 2019
Legal form
Charitable company
Company number
11624110

Address

Address
The Ashdown Forest Foundation
The Ashdown Forest Centre
Wych Cross
Forest Row
East Sussex
RH18 5JP

Activities

We aim to ensure the best possible future for the Forest by supporting the Conservators who have been managing the Forest since 1885. They care for this rare and protected habitat, to improve biodiversity and bio-abundance. Through engagement, education and philanthropy, we aim to conserve this special landscape for public enjoyment and raise quality of life and well-being in the community.

Objects: 1 To Promote For The Benefit Of The Public The Conservation, Protection And Improvement Of The Natural And Physical Environment Of Ashdown Forest Including As A Place Of Amenity And Resort;2 The Provision Of Recreational Facilities For The Quiet Enjoyment Of Ashdown Forest In The Interests Of Social Welfare For The Public Benefit With The Objects Of Improving Their Conditions Of Life.3 To Advance The Education Of The Public In The Conservation, Protection And Improvement Of The Natural And Physical Environment Of Ashdown Forestin Furtherance Of The Above Objects, But Not Otherwise The Company Shall Have Power To Raise Funds To Support Work And Projects To Protect And Enhance Ashdown Forest For Future Generations To Enjoy.

Classification

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

Geography

Local Authority
East Sussex

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Oct. 31, 2024 £103,236 £91,492
Oct. 31, 2023 £136,148 £38,416
Oct. 31, 2022 £108,494 £33,707
Oct. 31, 2021 £50,051 £31,778
Oct. 31, 2020 £88,782 £26,822

Trustees

Name Appointed
Robin Andrew St Clair Jones (Chair) June 1, 2021
Alison Laura Prangnell April 3, 2025
Edward Forrest Brown April 3, 2025
Ffion Thomas Oct. 31, 2022
Neil Goldie-Scot Nov. 17, 2025
Paul Mcdermott July 15, 2025