Breathing life
into your
neighbourhood
We are the only UK charity working at a national and international scale to improve lives by planting trees in cities
We get stuck in with local communities to cultivate lasting change in their neighbourhoods – whether it’s revitalising forgotten spaces, creating healthier environments or getting people excited about growing, foraging, and eating healthy food.
Our impact
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1756739
That's how many trees we've planted to date
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204872
with over 200,000 taking root this year
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8716
people engaged with us about planting and protecting trees this year
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24808
pupils engaged in our school programmes this year
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38
and this year we delivered planting projects in 38 urban areas
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30
new school projects have been built in the last year
Latest stories
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Shannon's Youth Programme Experience
16 April 2024
Our Youth Programme participant, Shannon, shares what she’s gained from the experience, and how it has complemented her studies and work in sustainability.
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Joining forces to widen our impact
12 April 2024
Across our 30 year history, Trees for Cities has depended on solid partnerships to increase our reach and impact in the UK and around the globe.
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Volunteer Stories: Elliot revisits trees he planted 10 years on
5 April 2024
Elliot Bushay recently revisited the same trees he helped plant back in 2013 in Ray Park, London. He shares his touching journey from planting to now appreciating the woodland.