CULTIVATE LONDON LTD
Cultivate London provides youth training in a practical horticulture setting; we run a social enterprise, whereby all income generated by horticultural activities and landscaping services is directed back towards running the enterprise. This then allows us to continue to provide work and training for the young people with whom we work.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell short of the desired level, with unrestricted funds at a deficit of £1,174 as of 31 March 2025. The charity reported a net income surplus of £26,798 for the year, with total income of £419,870 against total expenditure of £393,072.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income for the year was £419,870 (2024: £361,220), of which £34,740 (2024: £91,223) represented restricted grants, £24,379 unrestricted grants and donations (2024: £32,419) and £360,751 (2024: £237,578) represented income from charitable activities and other income.” — page 11
“As of 31 March 2025 the charity free reserve fell short of the desired level.” — page 11
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Stephen William Pocockchair
- David Alexander Larkam
- Marie-Claire Meisels
- Nicholas Ian Kilby
- Sara Jane Ward
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £420k | £393k |
| 31/03/2024 | £361k | £327k |
| 31/03/2023 | £278k | £333k |
| 31/03/2022 | £359k | £353k |
| 31/03/2021 | £193k | £231k |
Common questions
Is CULTIVATE LONDON LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell short of the desired level, with unrestricted funds at a deficit of £1,174 as of 31 March 2025. The charity reported a net income surplus of £26,798 for the year, with total income of £419,870 against total expenditure of £393,072. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CULTIVATE LONDON LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CULTIVATE LONDON LTD as a grant recipient include THE OVO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE OVO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £30k | |
| THE OVO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £25k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Hounslow | 08/08/2024 | £27k | Grant to Cultivate London |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 16/05/2024 | £950 | Grant to Cultivate London |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 01/02/2024 | £710 | Grant to Cultivate London |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 14/07/2023 | £29k | Grant to Cultivate London |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 20/01/2023 | £16k | Grant to Cultivate London |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 22/12/2021 | £25k | Grant to Cultivate London |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 14/12/2021 | £900 | Grant to Cultivate London |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 06/08/2020 | £50k | Grant to Cultivate London |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 11/11/2019 | £13k | Grant to Cultivate London |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 19/11/2018 | £8k | Grant to Cultivate London |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 04/07/2016 | £20k | Grant to Cultivate London |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 18/02/2016 | £18k | Grant to Cultivate London |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 19/02/2014 | £15k | Grant to Cultivate London |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/08/2012 | £10k | Cultivate London |