How we're run

The Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum charity was set up in 1985 when a small group of enthusiasts decided they wanted to help preserve and develop this unique landscape.

A registered charity (no. 293190) and non-profit making company (no. 4965522) limited by guarantee, the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum is registered with the Charity Commission and Companies House.

Under charity law, we are managed by a board of trustees who are volunteers. The trustees hold responsibility for the charity's direction, policy, key strategies, budget, staffing levels and how our performance is measured.

Day-to-day management responsibilities are the responsibility of the charity's Chief Executive.

The charity operates in a formalised partnership agreement with the Forestry England.

You'll find our key governance documents on the right. If you're looking for anything particular that you can't find here, please get in touch.