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Turning Ambition into Action — our 2025/26 Impact Report
Businesses remain an important part of the Heart of England Forest's story. This year, thanks to the collective support of partners, funders, volunteers and supporters, we planted more than 116,500 trees, acquired 376 hectares of new land, and delivered projects that will benefit wildlife and local communities across the region.
Our 2025/26 Impact Report showcases what is possible when businesses, charities and communities work together. From corporate volunteering days that contributed 1,359 hours to conservation work, to partnerships helping fund habitat restoration, environmental education and nature recovery, every contribution has helped create lasting change.
There is still much more to do, and every tree planted today helps build a healthier future for people, wildlife and the climate. If your business is looking for a simple way to support environmental action through fundraising, we'd love to start a conversation.
A year of growth — our 2024/25 Impact Report
It was a record-breaking year for the Heart of England Forest across 2024/25 — planting over 82,000 trees, acquiring new land, and welcoming more volunteers and learners into the Forest than ever before. Volunteers alone contributed over 15,000 hours to conservation work across the Forest.
Our Impact Report captures the full picture of what we achieved together — for the environment, for wildlife, and for local communities. From rare butterfly species finding new habitat in our restored landscapes, to school children from Birmingham visiting the Forest weekly thanks to corporate partnerships, the report shows what is possible when businesses and charities work together.
With so much more land still to protect and plant, securing the long-term funding to grow the Forest to its full potential of 30,000 acres is what drives us forward every day.
If you are a business looking to make a meaningful, local impact — whether through fundraising, partnership, or simply learning more about what we do — we would love to hear from you.