GREAT COMP
Great Comp provides an environment and garden for the enjoyment and education of the public. It aims to enhance the study and enjoyment of plants and improve the wellbeing of all those who visit us and volunteer to enhance the visiting experience.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased by £17,674 for the year, resulting in a net expenditure position, although this included a one-off £44,514 expenditure on a National Lottery Heritage Fund application. Per the trustees' report, excluding this application cost, the charity would have reported a surplus of £26,840. Total unrestricted reserves stood at £2,277,804, with total funds of £3,081,387 at year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“Other trading activities 198,793” — page 8
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/09/2023)
Trustees
- ANDREW GARLAND
- Amanda Cotttrell O.B.E.
- Amicia de Moubray
- David Hobart
- Dr David Chesover
- Nigel Charles Britten
- Peter Robertson
- Susan Patricia Chandler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £432k | £450k |
| 31/10/2024 | £371k | £406k |
| 31/10/2023 | £432k | £358k |
| 31/10/2022 | £353k | £350k |
| 31/10/2021 | £324k | £313k |
Common questions
Is GREAT COMP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased by £17,674 for the year, resulting in a net expenditure position, although this included a one-off £44,514 expenditure on a National Lottery Heritage Fund application. Per the trustees' report, excluding this application cost, the charity would have reported a surplus of £26,840. Total unrestricted reserves stood at £2,277,804, with total funds of £3,081,387 at year-end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.