Oakham in Bloom
Analysis
Oakham in Bloom is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Rutland. It was registered in January 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides other finance, provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2026, Oakham in Bloom reported income of £20k and spending of £8,741, leaving 55% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2022 to August 2026, income grew from £8,712 to £20k (+125%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2026, when income rose by 261%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Oakham in Bloom sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Ipswich Society (£20k), Kingsland Millennium Green (£20k) and 4th Aldershot W E B S Scout Group (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Promotes good horticultural practice in and around Oakham. A pool of volunteers undertake horticultural projects in public spaces in the Town. Gives advice and help to schools and other community groups on gardening clubs etc. Leads the Towns entry in to the regional In Bloom competitions as well as the national In Bloom campaign organised by the Royal Horticultural Society
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Ipswich Society | Ipswich | £20k |
| Kingsland Millennium Green | Leominster | £20k |
| 4th Aldershot W E B S Scout Group | Hampshire | £20k |
| Construction History Society | Cambridge | £20k |