BETH CHATTO EDUCATION TRUST
Education, Inspiration and Enjoyment for all through Plants and Gardens. Courses, workshops and events in the subjects of horticulture, ecology, sustainability, wildlife and conservation. RHS qualifications, garden design, photography and art. School visits and Forest Schools. Garden activity programme for children and families. Community initiatives. Partnerships. Awarding student grant support.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £11,975 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds decreasing from £16,926 to £4,951. The trustees' report notes that the charity operates under a general reserves policy with no specific target stated. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
“General reserves only.” — page 5
“The trustee, Miss C E S South, is a course tutor and therefore invoices the Trust for her services.” — page 11
“The trustee, Miss C E S South, is a course tutor and therefore invoices the Trust for her services.” — page 11
“The charity pays The Beth Chatto Gardens Limited for rent and other services.” — page 15
“The trustee, Miss C E S South, is a course tutor and therefore invoices the Trust for her services.” — page 11
“The charity pays The Beth Chatto Gardens Limited for rent and other services.” — page 15
Trustees
- JULIA MARY BOULTONchair
- CHRISTINE EVE SOPHIA south
- Caroline May Taylor
- MARY ELIZABETH MARSHALL
- Sheila Das
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £213k | £225k |
| 31/12/2023 | £86k | £124k |
| 31/12/2022 | £259k | £237k |
| 31/12/2021 | £50k | £78k |
| 31/12/2020 | £40k | £52k |
Common questions
Is BETH CHATTO EDUCATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £11,975 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds decreasing from £16,926 to £4,951. The trustees' report notes that the charity operates under a general reserves policy with no specific target stated. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BETH CHATTO EDUCATION TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BETH CHATTO EDUCATION TRUST as a grant recipient include THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION, THE TUDWICK FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k | |
| THE TUDWICK FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.0m |
| BUPA FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £23k |
| THE ELM TREE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY | 1 | £15k |
| LONDON CATALYST | 1 | £5k |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF GARDENERS OF LONDON CHARITY
- BETHNAL GREEN NATURE RESERVE TRUST
- THE FAIRHAVEN GARDEN TRUST
- GREENFIELDS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST
- CENTRE FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY EDUCATION TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETH CHATTO EDUCATION TRUST | £213k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF GARDENERS OF LONDON CHARITY | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BETHNAL GREEN NATURE RESERVE TRUST | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FAIRHAVEN GARDEN TRUST | £633k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREENFIELDS EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £1.3m | — | — | below | — | noted |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | £254k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |