THE GARDEN HOUSE (MARPLE) CHARITY
An urban care farm and community garden situated in Marple, Stockport, our aim is to increase the life chances of vulnerable young people and adults with neurodiversity and/or mental or physical health issues through wellbeing, volunteering and employment opportunities, and to provide access to heritage, nature and the environment for those less likely to connect due to social disadvantage.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £4,737 for the year ended 29 January 2025, with total incoming resources of £51,138 against expenditure of £46,402. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £3,835, reversing a previous deficit, though the charity remains reliant on ad hoc donations and has no stated reserves policy target.
What the accounts disclose
“Riverside Cafe and Icy Bar CIC is a community interest company under the control of Mr Kevin Swindells, Trustee and Director of the charity and Ms Hannah Hodgeson, Chief Executive of the charity. Riverside Cafe and Icy Bar CIC has elected to donate it profits to the charity during this year, donations amounted to £9,100 (2024 - £31,089).” — page 16
Trustees
- CHARLES BRYANT
- Colette Boswell
- KEVIN SWINDELLS
- MARK HANNON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 29/01/2025 | £51k | £46k |
| 29/01/2024 | £97k | £109k |
| 31/01/2023 | £183k | £77k |
| 31/01/2022 | £128k | £130k |
| 31/01/2021 | £43k | £56k |
Common questions
Is THE GARDEN HOUSE (MARPLE) CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £4,737 for the year ended 29 January 2025, with total incoming resources of £51,138 against expenditure of £46,402. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £3,835, reversing a previous deficit, though the charity remains reliant on ad hoc donations and has no stated reserves policy target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 29/01/2026 | £4k | Carers Self Care Active Photography |
| Sport England | 19/02/2025 | £10k | Girls Get Active: Walking Smartphone Photography Workshops |
| Sport England | 06/09/2023 | £3k | Inclusive Orienteering |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/01/2023 | £9k | The Head Shed Community Garden |
| UK government | 29/06/2020 | £8k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/01/2020 | £9k | The Garden House Sensory Garden |