Herne Bay in Bloom
Analysis
Herne Bay in Bloom is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in May 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Herne Bay in Bloom reported income of £12k and spending of £7,106, leaving 40% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £2,492 to £12k (+373%), an average of +48% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2023, when income rose by 220%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Herne Bay in Bloom sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hertfordshire and Middlesex Bat Group (£12k), Croxteth Park Volunteer Group (£12k) and Friends of the Trowbridge Museum (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Improve the environment of the town by planting where appropriate, encouraging schools and volunteers to clean up waste areas and enhance through planting. To involve the community through garden competitions and by entering areas into other competitions. To help educate young and old in the benefits of gardening.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire and Middlesex Bat Group | Hertford | £12k |
| Croxteth Park Volunteer Group | Liverpool | £12k |
| Friends of the Trowbridge Museum | Wiltshire | £12k |
| The Putney Society | London | £12k |