EBBSFLEET GARDEN CITY TRUST
The effective and sustainable long term stewardship of public assets (public realm, allotments, green corridors, gateway sites, parks, community centres, etc.) within Ebbsfleet Garden City to ensure a desirable place to live and work which residents feel proud of, and which fosters a spirit of well-being for all.
Objects
3.1 TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, OR POLITICAL OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER WITH THE SAID INHABITANTS, THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS WITH A COMMON EFFORT TO:3.1.1 PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GREEN OPEN SPACES;3.1.2 PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT;3.1.3 PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR EDUCATION, RECREATION, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS; AND3.1.4 RELIEVE UNEMPLOYMENT IN SUCH WAYS AS MAY BE THOUGHT FIT, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF TRAINING, EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND ASSISTANCE TO FIND EMPLOYMENT OR THE CREATION OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES; 3.2 THE ADVANCEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CITIZENSHIP FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT, BY THE PROMOTION OF GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING BY ENCOURAGING LOCAL PEOPLE TO TAKE AN ACTIVE INTEREST IN THE CIVIC, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY; AND
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £5,975 at the end of the year, which is below the trustees' stated target of approximately £75,000. The charity relies entirely on grant funding from Ebbsfleet Development Corporation, which the trustees confirm provides adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“All grants received in the current and prior year have been provided by Ebbsfleet Development Corporation which is considered to be a related party.” — page 20
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Carrie Old
- David James Mote
- Ibrahim Oyedele
- Joanne Mary Hart
- Michele Yianni-Attard
- Michelle Payne
- PHILLIP MILES
- Peter Bolton
- Peter Hawthorne
- Rev Penny Marsh BTh
- Sam Bott
- Valerie Ellen Le Vaillant
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £332k | £326k |
| 31/03/2024 | £259k | £251k |
Common questions
Is EBBSFLEET GARDEN CITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £5,975 at the end of the year, which is below the trustees' stated target of approximately £75,000. The charity relies entirely on grant funding from Ebbsfleet Development Corporation, which the trustees confirm provides adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £250k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £200k |
| JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £81k |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £58k |
| SOUTHBANK AND WATERLOO NEIGHBOURS | 1 | £34k |
| THE NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME | 1 | £21k |
| TALLOW CHANDLERS BENEVOLENT FUND NO 2 | 1 | £7k |
| THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- FOLKESTONE PARKS AND PLEASURE GROUNDS CHARITY
- THE LETCHWORTH CIVIC TRUST
- BANKSIDE OPEN SPACES TRUST
- THE EAST LOOE TOWN TRUST
- EASTBOURNE SAFFRONS SPORTS CLUB TRUST LIMITED
- FLEETVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBBSFLEET GARDEN CITY TRUST | £332k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOLKESTONE PARKS AND PLEASURE GROUNDS CHARITY | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LETCHWORTH CIVIC TRUST | £129k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BANKSIDE OPEN SPACES TRUST | £1.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EAST LOOE TOWN TRUST | £569k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| EASTBOURNE SAFFRONS SPORTS CLUB TRUST LIMITED | £229k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |