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Borders Forest Trust

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC024358
Status
Active
Reporting
Up to date Last filed March 16, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Jan. 30, 1996
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
Monteviot Nurseries
Ancrum
Jedburgh
TD8 6TU

Contact

Website
bordersforesttrust.org
Screenshot of the Borders Forest Trust website

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'

Our Vision for the South of Scotland is of a rich tapestry of native woodlands and wild places flourishing thanks to ecological restoration. These restored landscapes will be managed sustainability and enjoyed valued and protected by both thriving communities of place and communities of interest. We work to conserve restore manage native woodlands and other natural habitats for the benefit of people and wildlife. We support community woodlands habitat restoration education and art projects and are involved in the sustainable use of hardwood timber.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','People with disabilities or health problems','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community','Other charities or voluntary bodies'

Objectives: The objects for which the Company is established are to conserve, regenerate and promote the restoration of native woodlands in the geographical region of the Borders as an important part of Scotland's natural environment for the benefit of the public.

Geography

Main operating location
Scottish Borders
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure Employees
June 30, 2025 March 16, 2026On time £998,205 £815,082 14
June 30, 2024 Jan. 6, 2025On time £1,179,330 £757,277 14
June 30, 2023 March 20, 2024On time £3,870,833 £923,330 13
Dec. 31, 2021 Sept. 22, 2022On time £669,064 £569,892 8
Dec. 31, 2020 Sept. 30, 2021On time £759,302 £669,439 8

Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.