Community Wood Recycling (CWR) has published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the impact its network of 24 social enterprises has achieved over the past year with the support of its clients and partners.
The report explains that 21,102 tonnes of wood was collected by CWR’s members in 2025, with 36% of this reused and a further 18% recycled.
As CWR continues to adapt to the environmental and social challenges facing communities across the UK, the network continues to turn waste wood into real, measurable benefits.
This year CWR has seen members strengthen their operations, widen training opportunities, and support more people into work — including many who first joined as volunteers and have since grown into confident, skilled team members. Their progress reflects the value of community‑led reuse and the difference that responsible procurement can make.
Community Wood Recycling’s long‑standing model continues to prove its resilience, with several enterprises now operating for more than 20 years. This model maximises environmental gains through reuse but also delivers life‑changing social value to communities.
You can read the full report here.