Registered charity · No. SC024358Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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Borders Forest Trust
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Borders Forest Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.
Borders Forest Trust (number SC024358) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Borders Forest Trust 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.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Borders Forest Trust
Answers Borders Forest Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Borders Forest Trust's money come from?
Borders Forest Trust reported £426k total income for the year ending 30 June 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £406k (95%), investments £19k (4%), trading and fundraising events £458 (0%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£406k · 95%
Investments£19k · 4%
Trading and fundraising events£458 · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Scottish Borders
What causes is Borders Forest Trust registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement
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The register data used for this profile lists Borders Forest Trust as a registered charity (number SC024358) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Borders Forest Trust's charity number?
Borders Forest Trust's charity number is SC024358. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Borders Forest Trust 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.
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How can I donate to Borders Forest Trust?
Borders Forest Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.bordersforesttrust.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does Borders Forest Trust's money come from?
Borders Forest Trust reported £426k total income for the year ending 30 June 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £406k (95%), investments £19k (4%), trading and fundraising events £458 (0%).
When was Borders Forest Trust registered as a charity?
Borders Forest Trust was entered on the register on 30 January 1996.