The Mudlarks Community
Analysis
The Mudlarks Community is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertford. It was registered in October 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06927124). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Mudlarks Community reported income of £927k and spending of £870k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £771k to £927k (+20%), an average of +4.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Mudlarks Community sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hasag Asbestos Disease Support (£927k), Attitude Is Everything (£928k) and Special Needs and Parents Limited (£925k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 91%, donations and legacies 6.9% and trading 1.5%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 1.0%. Reserves of £542k would cover about 7 months of spending at that rate. It employed 35 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 6.9%
- Charitable activities 91%
- Trading 1.5%
- Investments 0.7%
In the charity's own words
Mudlarks is a Hertford based charity supporting vulnerable young people and adults. Through our horticultural and enterprise initiatives we provide therapy, learning and meaningful work opportunities in the community which help to build confidence, improve wellbeing, increase self-worth and develop work related skills.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hasag Asbestos Disease Support | Southampton | £927k |
| Attitude Is Everything | London | £928k |
| Special Needs and Parents Limited | Brentwood | £925k |
| Rowan Organisation | Arley | £929k |