Golden Grove Trust
Analysis
Golden Grove Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dyfed. It was registered in August 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07736018). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending February 2025, Golden Grove Trust reported income of £70k and spending of £61k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2020 to February 2025, income grew from £32k to £70k (+117%), an average of +21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2021, when income rose by 183%. Over the whole period it spent 135% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Golden Grove Trust sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include MTB 102 Trust (£70k), The Phoenix Trust (£70k) and Nottingham Industrial Museum (£70k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Acquire, restore and conserve for the Community and Public Benefit the historic buildings known as Golden Grove, together with its historic Gardens, Arboretum, surrounding Gardens and Parkland known as Gelli Aur. Additionally, provide opportunities for education, leisure, well-being, or other identified local charitable needs, by maintaining public access and ensure it is sustainably maintained.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| MTB 102 Trust | Lowestoft | £70k |
| The Phoenix Trust | Buckingham | £70k |
| Nottingham Industrial Museum | Nottingham | £70k |
| Henry Robert Bull Charitable Trust | Cheltenham | £70k |