THE GARDENS TRUST
The Society promotes the study of garden history through the publication of a journal, 'Garden History' and an annual conference, lectures, seminars and visits. The Society promotes the protection and conservation of historic parks, gardens and designed landscapes through a Conservation Committee and a team of Conservation Officers.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £56,863 for the year, resulting in total funds carried forward of £361,470. The trustees note that the operating loss was mitigated by investment gains and fundraising efforts, though they acknowledge a reliance on Historic England funding and volunteer support. The financial review indicates a strategic shift to reduce reliance on public funding to secure more stable financial foundations.
What the accounts disclose
“Total incoming resources 306,709” — page 23
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/09/2015)
Trustees
- Alan Peter Courts
- CATRIONA ROSE HOYES
- CHRISTOPHER JOHN WEDDELL
- Christopher John Blandford
- Deborah Jane Evans
- Dr Victoria Thomson
- Gillian Sian Sinclair
- Jenifer Jane White
- Jo Barnes
- Rachel Jane Savage
- Sergio Jovele
- William Anthony John Watkins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £307k | £374k |
| 31/12/2023 | £303k | £419k |
| 31/12/2022 | £337k | £375k |
| 31/12/2021 | £380k | £329k |
| 31/12/2020 | £298k | £265k |
Common questions
Is THE GARDENS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £56,863 for the year, resulting in total funds carried forward of £361,470. The trustees note that the operating loss was mitigated by investment gains and fundraising efforts, though they acknowledge a reliance on Historic England funding and volunteer support. The financial review indicates a strategic shift to reduce reliance on public funding to secure more stable financial foundations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE GARDENS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GARDENS TRUST as a grant recipient include THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION, THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £6k | |
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/11/2024 | £3k | The Gardens Trust |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £12k | The Gardens Trust (Responding to NSIPs: volunteer contributions in the east of England) |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/03/2021 | £76k | "NL20: The Gardens Trust – Engaging with our Future" |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £16k | ALB-Historic England-National Capacity Building: Historic Landscape Project |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £10k | ALB-Historic England-Statutory Casework- Gardens Trust |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £6k | ALB-HistoricEngland - Data not available for security reasons |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £54k | ALB-HistoricEngland-Historic Landscape Project (Localism)- The Gardens Trust |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £41k | ALB-HistoricEngland-Statutory Casework- Gardens Trust |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 10/01/2018 | £100k | "Sharing Repton: Historic Landscapes for All" |
| UK government | — | £58k | National Capacity Building Grant |
| UK government | — | £4k | ALB-HistoricEngland - Data not available for security reasons |
| UK government | — | £41k | National Capacity Building Grants |