# THE ASHDOWN FOREST FOUNDATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1183829
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** June 11, 2019
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1183829


## Contact

- **Address:** The Ashdown Forest Foundation, THE ASHDOWN FOREST CENTRE, WYCH CROSS, FOREST ROW, East Sussex
- **Postcode:** RH18 5JP
- **Phone:** 01342823583
- **Email:** hello@ashdownforestfdn.org
- **Website:** www.ashdownforestfdn.org



## Activities

**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.

**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.




## 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



## Areas of operation

- East Sussex



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 31, 2024 | £103236 | £91492 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2023 | £136148 | £38416 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2022 | £108494 | £33707 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2021 | £50051 | £31778 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2020 | £88782 | £26822 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Robin Andrew St Clair Jones** (Chair) — appointed June 1, 2021
- Alison Laura Prangnell — appointed April 3, 2025
- Edward Forrest Brown — appointed April 3, 2025
- Ffion Thomas — appointed Oct. 31, 2022
- Neil Goldie-Scot — appointed Nov. 17, 2025
- PAUL MCDERMOTT — appointed July 15, 2025