--- title: "The Tree Council — check charity number 279000 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Tree Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 279000. Education/training charity based in Surrey Quays Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-tree-council retrieved: 2026-08-28T11:08:16.521Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Tree Council is a registered charity (number 279000) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £2,756,571 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Tree Council? Registered charity number 279000 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Surrey Quays Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,756,571 Website [www.treecouncil.org.uk](http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/) ## What does The Tree Council do? The Tree Council works towards making trees matter to people; more trees, of the right kind, in the right places; better care for all trees of all ages and inspiring effective action for trees. An umbrella body and a forum for tackling issues relating to trees and woods, it promotes the improvement of the environment by the planting and conservation of trees and woods throughout the UK. ## What causes is The Tree Council registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Tree Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Tree Council is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-tree-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Tree Council a legitimate charity? Yes. The Tree Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 279000) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Tree Council's charity number? The Tree Council's charity number is 279000. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 279000? Search 279000 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Tree Council do? The Tree Council works towards making trees matter to people; more trees, of the right kind, in the right places; better care for all trees of all ages and inspiring effective action for trees. An umbrella body and a forum for tackling issues relating to trees and woods, it promotes the improvement of the environment by the planting and conservation of trees and woods throughout the UK. Does The Tree Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Tree Council. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Tree Council? The Tree Council's website is http://www.treecouncil.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/279000).