# Friends of Castlewellan Arboretum

## Details

- **Country:** Northern Ireland
- **Charity number:** 111090
- **Status:** Registered
- **Company number:** [737586](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/737586)
- **Registered:** May 22, 2026
- **Register:** https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/charity-details-page/?regId=111090


## Contact

- **Address:** Castlewellan Forest Park, Forest View, Castlewellan, BT31 9BU
- **Postcode:** BT31 9BU
- **Phone:** 07788 282526
- **Email:** friendsofcastlewellanarboretum@gmail.com



## Activities

**Purposes:** The Company is established for charitable purposes only. Its Objects are to promote the public benefit in relation to Castlewellan Arboretum and the Annesley Walled Garden with Castlewellan Forest Park by: 1.	Environmental Protection and Improvement To promote the conservation, protection, restoration, maintenance and sustainable development of Castlewellan Arboretum and the Annesley Walled Garden, including their heritage buildings, landscapes, plant collections, biodiversity, habitats and wildlife. 2.	Advancement of Education To advance education for the public benefit in relation to horticulture, arboriculture, environmental conservation, biodiversity, and the built and natural heritage of Castlewellan Arboretum and the Annesley Walled Garden, including through tours, training programmes, events, interpretation, research and collaboration with other gardens, arboreta and educational bodies.   3.	Advancement of Environmental Sustainability To enhance the scientific, horticultural and conservation value of the plant collections and natural environment of Castlewellan Arboretum and the Annesley Walled Garden, and to promote understanding of environmental stewardship, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. 4.	Advancement of Citizenship and Community Development To advance citizenship and community development by providing opportunities for individuals and groups to participate in volunteering, learning, and community activities within Castlewellan Arboretum and the Annesley Walled Garden that promote social inclusion, civic engagement, health and wellbeing. 5.	Advancement of Health and Wellbeing To promote the health and wellbeing of the public by encouraging access to, enjoyment of, and engagement with high-quality green spaces and natural environments within Castlewellan Arboretum and the Annesley Walled Garden. 6.	Provision of Facilities and Resources To improve, or assist in the improvement of, Castlewellan Arboretum and the Annesley Walled Garden by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, plants, infrastructure, facilities and other resources consistent with the charitable purposes of the Company.

**What the charity does:** The advancement of education,The advancement of health or the saving of lives,The advancement of citizenship or community development,The advancement of environmental protection or improvement

**How the charity works:** Advice/advocacy/information,General charitable purposes

**Who the charity helps:** Children (5-13 year olds),General public,Older people






## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 21, 2026 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 |  |




## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Angela Drayne |  |  |
| Dr Sally Montgomery |  |  |
| Robert Trotter |  |  |




## Nearby

- [Castlewellan Regeneration Ltd](/ni/100340.md) (0.6 mi)
- [An Grúpa Tuismitheoirí agus Tachráin](/ni/106790.md) (0.7 mi)
- [Glór Uachtar Tíre](/ni/102681.md) (0.7 mi)
- [Castlewellan Community Playgroup](/ni/103545.md) (0.8 mi)
- [Castlewellan Community Partnership](/ni/107003.md) (0.8 mi)