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.
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
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
- Adam Sunderland
- Gareth Owen Hughes
- Jason Knight
- Jo Salsbury
- Marisa Sefton
- Nicole Jennings
- 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.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £8k | WEIF3501-19/20 (LONDON-CRANE) WFD CRF GRANT PAYMENTS TO CHARITIES |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £5k | 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 | £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 |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 10/11/2015 | £20k | Grant to Green Corridor |
| 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 |
| UK government | — | £8k | London - Crane |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LINBURY TRUST | 1 | £110k |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £70k |
| THE TUIXEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
| THE FRANK JACKSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |
| THE ALA GREEN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £16k |
| UNSEEN (UK) | 1 | £6k |
| CLA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE BUZZACOTT STUART DEFRIES MEMORIAL FUND | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- GREEN LIGHT TRUST
- The Green Room Foundation Ltd
- PEN GREEN CENTRE
- THE GREEN ROOM CHARITABLE TRUST
- GREETS GREEN COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES
- THE GREENLAND SCHOOL AND ORPHANAGE APPEAL, UGANDA
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 | £2.5m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| The Green Room Foundation Ltd | £4.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PEN GREEN CENTRE | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GREEN ROOM CHARITABLE TRUST | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREETS GREEN COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES | £340k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |