Free Trees for Schools and Communities
Funding
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Location
England, Scotland, Wales
Applications
Has a deadline
The Woodland Trust gives free native tree packs to schools, local authorities, and not-for-profit community groups. Packs come in sizes of 15, 30, 105, or 420 saplings. You can request up to four packs, but no more than 420 trees in total. Species mixes suit different goals, including hedgerows, wildlife habitat, and urban greening. Trees are delivered in March and November each year. Applications for the November 2026 delivery are open now and close in August 2026.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a school, local authority, or not-for-profit community group
- Must be based in England, Scotland, or Wales
- Maximum of four packs per applicant
- Total trees requested must not exceed 420
This is for schools, local authorities, and not-for-profit community groups in England, Scotland, and Wales. Eligible groups include resident associations, sports clubs, faith groups, scouts, and guides. Businesses and for-profit organisations cannot apply.
No published award history for Woodland Trust. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Woodland Trust
The Woodland Trust provides free native tree packs to educational establishments, local authorities, and not-for-profit community groups in England, Scotland, and Wales. Packs contain 15, 30, 105, or 420 saplings in various species mixes suited to different planting goals, including hedging, wildlife habitat, urban greening, and woodland creation. Applicants can request up to four packs as long as the total does not exceed 420 trees. Trees are delivered twice a year in March and November.
Apply directly through the Woodland Trust website before 31 August 2026 to receive trees in November 2026. You will need to select your preferred pack size and species mix during the application.
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