Annual General Meeting
Our summer gathering and AGM were held in July. It was a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate Westonbirt’s accomplishments. The event was filled with joy, laughter, and a sense of belonging. We were delighted to see so many members join us for this special occasion.
We look forward to sharing the details of next year's AGM soon as we look to celebrate 40 years of the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum.
Read our Annual Review for 2023...
Some of the work you've helped achieve in 2023:
38th Annual General Meeting (2024)
We are putting together an exciting programme for the afternoon of the AGM (03 July 2024 from 2 -4pm) and we hope you will join us to see and hear how your support makes a difference.
You will need to pre-register to attend the AGM either in person or remotely.
Stay tuned for registration details:
Look for updates in the April eNews: Simply email membership@fowa.org.uk to subscribe.
Keep an eye on this page for the latest information from April 2024 onwards.
During 2023, the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum supported many of Westonbirt’s projects such as the Green Woodworking Shelter which complements the Community Shelter and is used by Community Groups. We also secured over £155,000 in fundraising for year one of the three-year Silk Wood Community Planting Project.
In addition, to directly supporting the site, we have also awarded some external grants which includes the ongoing funding of a PhD student to carry out research in partnership with the University of the West of England (UWE), the ongoing Coppice Apprenticeship and from our Community Grant Giving we supported children and families to access Westonbirt’s Wild Wonder Childrens Literature Festival.
We are extremely grateful for your support and we look forward to telling you more about how your money supports the arboretum at the AGM.