MORE TREES FOR BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET

Overview

MORE TREES FOR BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, registered charity number 1198828, is a nonprofit organization based in the UK, focused on tree planting and conservation efforts across Bath and North East Somerset. The charity has been active since 2008 and emphasizes community engagement and sustainable environmental practices.

Mission and Activities

The charity's mission is to enrich the local landscape with diverse and resilient tree cover. They achieve this by:

• Tree Planting: MORE TREES has planted over 16,000 trees in Bath and North East Somerset since its inception[4].
• Community Nurseries: They operate a unique "hub and spoke" model with a central nursery and a network of community and school-based tree nurseries. This allows them to grow trees from locally collected seeds, supporting biodiversity and reducing the risk of pests and diseases[3].
• Volunteer Engagement: Over 300 volunteers contribute annually to seed collection, nursery maintenance, and tree planting efforts[5].

Goals and Impact

The charity's goals include transforming the local environment by investing in climate-resilient trees with local provenance. They aim to engage a wide range of people in their work, fostering a community that values trees for their ecological, health, and aesthetic benefits[1][3]. In recent years, they have successfully planted over 5,000 trees in various locations, including urban and rural areas[3].

Financial Overview

As of the financial year ending 31 March 2024, MORE TREES reported a total income of £109,533 and a total expenditure of £93,776[5]. The organization relies on donations and grants to fund its operations[2].

Structure and Governance

The charity is governed by a board of four trustees. No trustees receive remuneration from the charity[5]. There are no employees with total benefits exceeding £60,000[5].

[1] https://moretrees.earth [2] https://moretrees.earth/get-involved/donate/ [3] https://restoreourplanet.org/uk-project/more-trees-banes-grow-yourself-community-tree-nursery-project/ [4] https://www.instagram.com/moretreesbanes/ [5] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5196906/charity-overview