United Bank of Carbon

The United Bank of Carbon is a registered environmental charity dedicated to protecting, planting, and restoring trees and forests in the UK and globally. Founded in 2008, it emerged from global tree planting initiatives led by Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate and The Prince's Rainforest Project[5].

Mission and Objectives

The charity's mission is to promote environmental sustainability by safeguarding the world's forests and green spaces through socially responsible partnerships[3]. Its primary objectives include:

• Research: Providing research to assess the benefits of forests.
• Business Engagement: Supporting local and national businesses to recognize the value of forests.
• Exemplar Projects: Developing and maintaining model forest projects with partners.
• Education: Enhancing environmental education[3].

Activities and Partnerships

United Bank of Carbon collaborates with the University of Leeds, which has been a key scientific partner since 2009[5]. The University's research team, funded by UBoC, focuses on understanding the dynamic relationships between trees, natural and urban environments, and people. This research supports efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, address the biodiversity crisis, and promote the benefits provided by forests[1][5]. UBoC also supports projects across the UK and globally, reflecting its commitment to both regional and international environmental conservation[5].

Financial Information

For the financial year ending 31 March 2024, the charity reported a total income of £141,048 and total expenditure of £101,575[3]. The organization has a significant volunteer base with 988 volunteers involved in its activities[3]. Trustees of the charity do not receive any remuneration[3].

Governance and Structure

The charity is governed by a board of four trustees and operates with a structure that includes one or more trustees who serve as directors of its subsidiaries[3].

Impact and Legacy

Since its inception, United Bank of Carbon has made substantial contributions to environmental sustainability and conservation, leveraging partnerships to drive real-world policy changes and educate the public about the importance of forests[5].

[1] https://www.uboc.co.uk/about-us/ [2] https://www.uboc.co.uk [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1133285&subid=0 [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5005170/what-who-how-where [5] https://spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/celebrating-over-10-years-of-united-bank-of-carbon-and-the-university-of-leeds/