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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1117899
That's how many trees we've planted to date
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108,562
with over 100,000 taking root this year
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6422
Over 6000 volunteers got stuck into tree planting
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858
including 858 taking part in corporate volunteering days
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16,456
over 16,000 school kids have learned about trees and healthy eating this year
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34
and we delivered 34 planting projects in 26 cities
Latest stories
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How Urban Trees have helped our Mental Health through COVID-19
13 May 2021
Urban trees have helped us to cope and overcome mental health issues throughout the pandemic, and will continue to do so long into the future.
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Mental health and food growing
30 April 2021
Spending time outside is good for body and mind. Find out how our Edible Playgrounds have supported both pupils and teachers during the pandemic.
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The Garden Gym
26 April 2021
Reductions in anxiety, stress and blood pressure have all been linked to regularly work in the garden. Have you joined the garden gym?