What is the financial size of GROUNDWORK FIVE COUNTIES?

GROUNDWORK FIVE COUNTIES is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,193,166 and total expenditure of £1,307,528.

How does GROUNDWORK FIVE COUNTIES allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 90.5% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 9.5% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

What is the workforce structure of GROUNDWORK FIVE COUNTIES?

GROUNDWORK FIVE COUNTIES employs 28 staff members and is supported by 139 volunteers.

Does GROUNDWORK FIVE COUNTIES receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 36.4% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does GROUNDWORK FIVE COUNTIES pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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GROUNDWORK FIVE COUNTIES

#1003426

Charitable company•Large•Registered

www.groundworkgreaternottingham.org.uk

We are committed to improving quality of life for local people. We work with entire communities or discrete groups such as young people, bme's, school children and businesses to deliver changes to local environments, individual behaviour and sense of community.

Registered address

16 Commerce Square, Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1HS

Latest HighlightsFY 2025

Income

All sources

£1,193,166

Expenditure

All activities

£1,307,528

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£156,679

Total Assets

Gross assets

£254,521

Working Capital

Liquidity

£-274,604

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 8,683 similar large charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

1.4 months

Median: 3.8 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

-14.8%

Median: 7.4%Below typical

Spending Efficiency

90.5%

Median: 97.8%Around typical

Income Concentration

113.1%

Median: 87.9%Below typical

Fundraising ROI

220.0x

Median: 19.2xTop quartile

Income Volatility

49.2%

Median: 20.6%Below typical

Self-Generated Income

100.0%

Median: 82.9%Top quartile

3-Year Income CAGR

-27.0%

Median: 7.8%Below typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

90.5%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

220.0%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

3.3%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

152.0%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

1.4 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

Government Reliance

% of income

36.4%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 11309

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

-14.8%↓

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

-27.0%

Volatility

High Volatility

49.2%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

Volunteers

Volunteer count

139

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

5.0:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£42,613

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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