LONDON CITY FARMS AND COMMUNITY GARDENS ASSOCIATION
The London City Farms and Community Gardens Association is a membership organisation for charitable farms and gardens serving London communities and residents. We are a mutual benefit charity with no paid staff.We promote the work of our members, fundraise and support networking. Every year we produce the London Harvest Festival, jointly run by our members.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £34,737 against total resources expended of £24,176, resulting in a net income of £10,561. Free reserves (unrestricted funds) increased to £14,908, and the Trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no material exposures to risk.
What the accounts disclose
“Critical to our recent growth is the support of Social Farms & Gardens and the staff members of their London Office. SF&G supports our work with funding and help with event management.” — page 3
“Since 2021, the Worshipful Company of Farmers has supported us to raise £44,500 in donations and pledges.” — page 5
“Critical to our recent growth is the support of Social Farms & Gardens and the staff members of their London Office. SF&G supports our work with funding and help with event management.” — page 3
“Since 2021, the Worshipful Company of Farmers has supported us to raise £44,500 in donations and pledges.” — page 5
“Critical to our recent growth is the support of Social Farms & Gardens and the staff members of their London Office. SF&G supports our work with funding and help with event management.” — page 3
“Since 2021, the Worshipful Company of Farmers has supported us to raise £44,500 in donations and pledges.” — page 5
“Critical to our recent growth is the support of Social Farms & Gardens and the staff members of their London Office. SF&G supports our work with funding and help with event management.” — page 3
“Since 2021, the Worshipful Company of Farmers has supported us to raise £44,500 in donations and pledges.” — page 5
Trustees
- CATHRYN ELIZABETH MAUND
- CHRIS POUNDS
- DAVID WALTERS
- ELIZABETH MCALLISTER
- Gemma Hooper
- Nemone Mercer
- Robert Gayler
- Victoria Broscomb
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £35k | £24k |
| 05/04/2024 | £19k | £23k |
| 05/04/2023 | £12k | £20k |
| 05/04/2022 | £14k | £14k |
| 05/04/2021 | £10k | £2k |
Common questions
Is LONDON CITY FARMS AND COMMUNITY GARDENS ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £34,737 against total resources expended of £24,176, resulting in a net income of £10,561. Free reserves (unrestricted funds) increased to £14,908, and the Trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no material exposures to risk. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/06/2023 | £10k | 2023 London Harvest Festival |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/04/2020 | £9k | London Harvest Festival 2020 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/05/2019 | £10k | London Harvest Festival 2019 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/06/2018 | £8k | 20th Anniversary City Harvest Festival |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/12/2012 | £10k | Green In The City |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 01/06/2001 | £5k | "This group is set up to promote cooperation between member groups, publicise the activities of these groups and to strengthen links between" |