THE GREEN CORRIDOR
Working with disadvantaged 14 to 25 year olds on the fringe of exclusion, NEET, or struggling with the academic system. We help them to reach their potential through land based learning. Our programmes offer nationally recognised qualifications, enrichment activities and upskilling opportunities. Through land based engagement such as horticulture and conservation we help to unlock potential.
Objects
(A)THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, TRAINING OR RETRAINING PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY USING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS AS A CATALYST TO STRENGTHEN THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR EMPLOYMENT;(B)THE RELIEF OF POVERTY;(C)THE PROMOTION OF CITIZENSHIP THROUGH VOLUNTEERING;(D)TO PROMOTE ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE;
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,081,364, which the trustees describe as 6.2 months of normal expenditure, exceeding their stated policy target of retaining 6 months. The auditor confirmed the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“one member of staff was paid between £80,001-£90,000 (annual equivalent between £90,001-£100,000)”
“one member of staff was paid between £80,001-£90,000 (annual equivalent between £90,001-£100,000)”
“fee-earned income of £1,038,454 (eight Months) (2024: £1,300,922) which was 70% of total income”
“The Board policy is to retain 6 months of normal expenditure.”
“During the year, the charity paid Natspec £5046 for staff training. D Welch (CEO) is a director of Natspec (2024: none). There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and no restricted donations from related parties.” — page 35
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- David Welch — Chief Executive
- Nicole — Chair of the Board
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Vanessa Walldenchair
- Adam Sunderland
- Gareth Owen Hughes
- Jason Knight
- Jo Salsbury
- Marisa Sefton
- Nigel Fishwick
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.6m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2024 | £2.2m | £1.9m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.1m | £2.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.4m | £2.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.5m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is THE GREEN CORRIDOR financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,081,364, which the trustees describe as 6.2 months of normal expenditure, exceeding their stated policy target of retaining 6 months. The auditor confirmed the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE GREEN CORRIDOR earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £90,001 - £100,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE GREEN CORRIDOR?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GREEN CORRIDOR as a grant recipient include THE BATCHWORTH TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | FY2022 | £10k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/09/2024 | £20k | The Electric Minibus Project |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £8k | WEIF3501-19/20 (LONDON-CRANE) WFD CRF GRANT PAYMENTS TO CHARITIES |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £13k | ALB - Environment Agency - Lower River Crane Restoration Feasibility |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £8k | ALB - Environment Agency - LONDON - CRANE WFD CRF GRANT PAYMENTS TO CHARITIES |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £13k | ALB - Environment Agency - Lower River Crane Restoration Feasibility |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £23k | ALB - Environment Agency - Lower River Crane Restoration Feasibility |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £23k | ALB - Environment Agency - Lower River Crane Restoration Feasibility |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £5k | ALB - Environment Agency - Lower River Crane Restoration Feasibility |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 10/11/2015 | £20k | Grant to Green Corridor |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2015 | £10k | Environmentally Friendly Composting Loo |
| Greater London Authority | 02/07/2015 | £158k | Grant to Green Corridor |
| Greater London Authority | 22/05/2015 | £158k | Grant to Green Corridor |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/05/2014 | £10k | "WW1 - The Southall Allotment Link" |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 19/02/2014 | £15k | Grant to Green Corridor |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/04/2011 | £355k | The Green Corridor |
| UK government | — | £8k | London - Crane |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | 1 | — |
| THE TUIXEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £170k |
| THE LINBURY TRUST | 1 | £160k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £60k |
| THE FRANK JACKSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £48k |
| YOUNG CAMDEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £23k |
| CAMDEN GIVING | 1 | £21k |
Charities like this
- GREEN LIGHT TRUST
- SMALL GREEN SHOOTS
- GREEN FUTURES GREATER GRIMSBY LTD
- The Green Room Foundation Ltd
- PEN GREEN CENTRE
- THE GREEN ROOM CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GREEN CORRIDOR | £1.6m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| GREEN LIGHT TRUST | £2.7m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| SMALL GREEN SHOOTS | £776k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREEN FUTURES GREATER GRIMSBY LTD | £122k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| The Green Room Foundation Ltd | £4.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PEN GREEN CENTRE | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |