Annual General Meeting 2026
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This year marks a special milestone as we gather for the 40th AGM of The Friends. For four decades, your enthusiasm, generosity and commitment have helped Westonbirt flourish - nurturing trees, widening access and strengthening our shared sense of stewardship.
Date: 10 June 2026 from 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Where: Great Oak Hall at Westonbirt Arboretum
Agenda
2.00pm: Welcome from the CEO | Minutes of the 39th AGM to be received and adopted | Matters arising from the minutes
2.05pm: Introduction from the Chair of Trustees | Receive 2025 Annual Report and Accounts
2.10pm: 2025 FoWA Review
2.30pm: Approval of Godfrey Wilson as 2026 auditors
2.40pm: Future Ready Westonbirt | Foundations for a World Leading Arboretum
2.50pm: Moving towards Future Ready Westonbirt | The Friends' role in creating the conditions for success
3.15pm: Celebrating the Silk Wood Planting Project in the Great Oak Hall followed by an optional visit to Silk Wood