01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC024358
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- over 250 volunteers
- Staff
- 14
- Postcode
- TD8 6TU
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
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.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
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
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional 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.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2025 | £998,205 | £815,082 | 14 | 16 March 2026 |
| 30 June 2024 | £1,179,330 | £757,277 | 14 | 6 January 2025 |
| 30 June 2023 | £3,870,833 | £923,330 | 14 | 20 March 2024 |
| 31 December 2021 | £669,064 | £569,892 | 14 | 22 September 2022 |
| 31 December 2020 | £759,302 | £669,439 | 14 | 30 September 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- Monteviot Nurseries, Ancrum, Jedburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.bordersforesttrust.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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