What is the financial size of THE GARDEN CLASSROOM?

THE GARDEN CLASSROOM is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £691,328 and total expenditure of £711,202.

How does THE GARDEN CLASSROOM allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 93.2% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 6.8% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (98.5%).

What is the workforce structure of THE GARDEN CLASSROOM?

THE GARDEN CLASSROOM employs 15 staff members and is supported by 27 volunteers.

Does THE GARDEN CLASSROOM receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 5.5% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does THE GARDEN CLASSROOM pay its trustees?

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

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THE GARDEN CLASSROOM

#1168587

Charitable company•Medium•Registered

www.thegardenclassroom.org.uk

The garden classroom delivers high quality activities in natural environments. Education, recreation and community activities are at the heart of what tgc does. It connects people with nature and with each other, in nature, and cultivates an interest in the natural world. Outdoor learning & recreation in natural environments, countryside projects and camping are at the heart of tgc's service.

Registered address

Newington Green Park Building, 2 Newington Green, London, N1 4RF

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£691,328

Expenditure

All activities

£711,202

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£39,481

Total Assets

Gross assets

£123,277

Working Capital

Liquidity

£84,885

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 42,435 similar medium charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

0.7 months

Median: 4.3 monthsBelow typical

Income Growth (1yr)

20.2%

Median: 1.4%Top quartile

Spending Efficiency

93.2%

Median: 98.5%Around typical

Income Concentration

67.1%

Median: 86.5%Around typical

Fundraising ROI

14.2x

Median: 22.7xAround typical

Income Volatility

N/A

Median: 17.9%Unknown

Self-Generated Income

79.4%

Median: 41.9%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

N/A

Median: 1.6%Unknown

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

93.2%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

14.2%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

1.0%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

13.2%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

0.7 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

20.4%

Government Reliance

% of income

5.5%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 6709

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

20.2%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

N/A

Volatility

Stable

N/A

Reserves Trend

Direction

Depleting

Governance

Employees

Staff count

Volunteers

Volunteer count

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

1.8:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£46,089

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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Income vs Expenditure

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5 Year Trend

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Employees & Volunteers

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