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National Centre

About Future Trees Trust 

Future Trees Trust is the UK’s only charity solely dedicated to improving broadleaf trees. For over 30 years, we’ve led the way in tree improvement, working with top scientists and forestry experts to create genetically diverse, climate-resilient woodlands. 

Including:

  • 30+ research trials across the UK 

  • 20+ grafted seed orchards 

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About Us

Why a National Centre? 

In 2024, we relocated to the Buscot & Coleshill Estate in Oxfordshire, managed by the National Trust. This move enabled us to launch our National Centre, part of the Estate’s Heritage and Rural Skills Centre, which already attracts over 40,000 visitors annually. 

The Centre will be a hub for education, research, and community engagement, showcasing the importance of forestry in tackling climate change and biodiversity loss. 

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Vision & Impact 

Our Centre will: 

  • Educate children and young people about trees and climate action 
  • Inspire careers in forestry and conservation 
  • Promote sustainable woodland management 
  • Support cutting-edge research 
  • Engage communities through hands-on learning 

“The importance of our work has never been more vital. Organisations across the sector are looking to Future Trees Trust to help deliver the government’s ambitious tree planting targets.” 

— John Leigh Pemberton, Chair of Trustees 

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Keith Assirati-Wilkie, General Manager of the National Trust speaks at Annual Supporters' Day 2025

Centre Design Highlights:

  • Main Hall: Conference and exhibition space 

  • Educational Zones: Interactive classrooms and workshops 

  • Forest Simulation Area: Outdoor demos of tree improvement and biodiversity 

  • Visitor Amenities: Eco-friendly café, gift shop, and relaxation areas 

  • Sustainability: Rainwater harvesting, solar panels, and green building materials 

  • Accessibility: Stannah Midilift PL Platform Lift and inclusive toilet block with changing facilities 

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Aims & Outcomes

  • Educate the public, especially youth 
  • Raise awareness of woodland ecosystems 
  • Increase visitor engagement 
  • Foster collaboration in the forestry sector 
  • Improved understanding of sustainable forestry 
  • Increased participation in events and workshops 
  • Growth in UK timber quality and reduced imports 
  • Stronger community involvement in conservation 

Funding update: 

58% of the project is already funded, which includes a significant grant from the Wolfson Foundation, an independent charity with a focus on research and education. The Foundation has awarded over £1 billion since 1955 to support excellence in science, health, heritage, humanities, and the arts, with its support for our National Centre reflecting a shared commitment to sustainability, public engagement, and educational innovation. 

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Support the Future of Forestry 

We’re seeking support from: 

  • Trusts & Foundations 
  • Corporate Sponsors 
  • Individual Donors 

Your contribution will help us complete this transformative project and expand our impact across the UK. 

Contact: fundraising@futuretrees.org
📍 Location: Unit 3 The Sheep Yard, Home Farm, Coleshill, SN6 7PT
📞 Phone: 07717 433665 / 07940 560648 

 

🌿 Join Us in Growing a Greener Future 

Together, we can build a centre that educates, inspires, and protects our woodlands for generations to come. 

 

See our other projects:

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Living Ash Project (LAP)

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