What is the financial size of HAMMERSMITH COMMUNITY GARDENS ASSOCIATION?

HAMMERSMITH COMMUNITY GARDENS ASSOCIATION is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £645,535 and total expenditure of £608,305.

How does HAMMERSMITH COMMUNITY GARDENS ASSOCIATION allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 97.5% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 2.5% is spent on raising funds and administration.

What is the workforce structure of HAMMERSMITH COMMUNITY GARDENS ASSOCIATION?

HAMMERSMITH COMMUNITY GARDENS ASSOCIATION employs 5 staff members and is supported by 105 volunteers.

Does HAMMERSMITH COMMUNITY GARDENS ASSOCIATION receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 44.4% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does HAMMERSMITH COMMUNITY GARDENS ASSOCIATION pay its trustees?

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

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HAMMERSMITH COMMUNITY GARDENS ASSOCIATION

#1111999

Charitable company•Medium•Registered

www.hcga.org.uk

Hcga manages 4 community garden sites in shepherds bush, a glasshouse in ravenscourt park & phoenix farm in white city. We run volunteer programmes for people of all ages and abilities. In addition we work in local schools providing a range of gardening activities. We run environmental play activities, adult education classes & maintenance contracts. Hcga also works in westminster and rbkc.

Registered address

HAMMERSMITH COMMUNITY GARDENS ASSOC, 1 MELINA ROAD, LONDON, W12 9HY

Latest HighlightsFY 2025

Income

All sources

£645,535

Expenditure

All activities

£608,305

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£20,789,612

Total Assets

Gross assets

£530,340

Working Capital

Liquidity

£281,923

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 42,435 similar medium charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

410.1 months

Median: 4.3 monthsTop quartile

Income Growth (1yr)

26.1%

Median: 1.4%Top quartile

Spending Efficiency

97.5%

Median: 98.5%Around typical

Income Concentration

117.3%

Median: 86.5%Below typical

Fundraising ROI

43.0x

Median: 22.7xAround typical

Income Volatility

14.7%

Median: 17.9%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

99.4%

Median: 41.9%Top quartile

3-Year Income CAGR

8.9%

Median: 1.6%Top quartile

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

97.5%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

43.0%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.8%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

1.4%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

410.1 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

0.6%

Government Reliance

% of income

44.4%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 11730

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

26.1%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

8.9%

Volatility

Stable

14.7%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Building

Governance

Employees

Staff count

Volunteers

Volunteer count

105

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

21:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£129,107

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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