LONDON IN BLOOM
London in Bloom organisers annual competitions that the Councils, schools, commercial interests and residents of the 31 Boroughs and 2 Cities of Greater London can enter. Awards are given for horticultural excellence with an emphasis on the environment, conservation and recycling.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a small surplus of £3,386.05 for the year ended 31 October 2025, with total incoming resources of £43,101.04. Reserves increased to £17,664.29, which the Trustees consider adequate to support current activities and meet their policy of covering essential expenses for at least six months. The financial position improved compared with previous years, although the charity notes that long-term sustainability remains a key focus.
What the accounts disclose
“Building up to this level will take time, as sponsors understandably expect their contributions to be directed to charitable expenditures rather than held in reserve.” — page 5
In the news
Trustees
- GEOFFREY ROCLIFF HYDEchair
- Ian Geoffrey Hyde
- MARK WALENTY WASILEWSKI
- MILES EDWARD ROBERT THOMAS WATSON-SMYTH
- Nicholas George Hagon
- PETER GEORGE DANIEL HOLMAN
- Ruth Growney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £43k | £40k |
| 31/10/2024 | £43k | £42k |
| 31/10/2023 | £42k | £40k |
| 31/10/2022 | £37k | £37k |
| 31/10/2021 | £32k | £28k |
Common questions
Is LONDON IN BLOOM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a small surplus of £3,386.05 for the year ended 31 October 2025, with total incoming resources of £43,101.04. Reserves increased to £17,664.29, which the Trustees consider adequate to support current activities and meet their policy of covering essential expenses for at least six months. The financial position improved compared with previous years, although the charity notes that long-term sustainability remains a key focus. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LONDON IN BLOOM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LONDON IN BLOOM as a grant recipient include THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF GARDENERS OF LONDON CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF GARDENERS OF LONDON CHARITY | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF GARDENERS OF LONDON CHARITY | FY2023 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2011 | £3k | Mad About Meadows - Bland to Beautiful |