CAMDEN GARDEN CENTRE CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust's unrestricted reserves fell by a net £24,788 to £547,883 at year-end, while the trading subsidiary reported a loss of £53,158. The Trustees consider the Trust funds sufficient at the present time and do not plan significant fundraising, viewing reserves as a financial backstop for the garden centre. Despite economic headwinds and reduced turnover, the charity continues to provide training and employment to disadvantaged individuals.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity made one short term loan of £100,000 to the subsidiary company in the year for which it received £500 interest. The loan was repaid in full during the year.” — page 13
“One grant was given to grant to the subsidiary company by the charity for £25,000 (2023: £9,989) as shown in note 14.” — page 13
“The charity made one short term loan of £100,000 to the subsidiary company in the year for which it received £500 interest. The loan was repaid in full during the year.” — page 13
“One grant was given to grant to the subsidiary company by the charity for £25,000 (2023: £9,989) as shown in note 14.” — page 13
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- DAVID GRANGER UREchair
- Guy Matthew Moreton
- JIM HODGSON
- MS ELIZABETH MILLAR
- Shira Lappin
- Susan Crisp
- Wendy Ann Witherby Pritchard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £1.9m | £1.9m |
| 31/07/2024 | £1.8m | £1.9m |
| 31/07/2023 | £2.0m | £2.1m |
| 31/07/2022 | £2.2m | £2.3m |
| 31/07/2021 | £2.6m | £2.3m |
Common questions
Is CAMDEN GARDEN CENTRE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Trust's unrestricted reserves fell by a net £24,788 to £547,883 at year-end, while the trading subsidiary reported a loss of £53,158. The Trustees consider the Trust funds sufficient at the present time and do not plan significant fundraising, viewing reserves as a financial backstop for the garden centre. Despite economic headwinds and reduced turnover, the charity continues to provide training and employment to disadvantaged individuals. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Cocke, Vellacott & Hill.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WRIGHT'S CLOCK LAND CIO | 1 | £305k |
| THE PRUDENCE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF GARDENERS OF LONDON CHARITY | 1 | £14k |