Shipton-Under-Wychwood Wild Garden and Woods
Analysis
Shipton-Under-Wychwood Wild Garden and Woods is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chipping Norton. It was registered in December 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07030839). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Shipton-Under-Wychwood Wild Garden and Woods reported income of £29k and spending of £48k, spending 166% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £23k to £29k (+24%), an average of +5.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 214%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Shipton-Under-Wychwood Wild Garden and Woods sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The National Sweet Pea Society (£28k), The Growler Group (£29k) and The Retford Civic Society (£28k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To manage the Wychwood Wild Garden and related woodlands for the benefit of the local community, residents and visitors. To work with the community in the overall management, conservation and restoration of the Wild Garden while retaining its distinct character.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The National Sweet Pea Society | Chorley | £28k |
| The Growler Group | Newport | £29k |
| The Retford Civic Society | Retford | £28k |
| Nantwich Parish Church Preservation Appeal Trust | Nantwich | £29k |