Usk in Bloom
Analysis
Usk in Bloom is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gwent. It was registered in July 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Usk in Bloom reported income of £21k and spending of £21k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £21k to £21k (+0.2%), an average of +0.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 33%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Usk in Bloom sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hemel Symphony Orchestra (£21k), Denys Edwards Players (£21k) and Firbeck Village Hall (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Improve Usk by the imaginative planting of trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and floral displays. Address environmental issues and preserve wildlife. Work inclusively to educate people of all ages. Continuously plant and maintain sustainably the display beds and containers around the town. Foster partnerships with other organisations and the community in Usk to achieve these aims.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hemel Symphony Orchestra | Hertfordshire | £21k |
| Denys Edwards Players | Sheffield | £21k |
| Firbeck Village Hall | Worksop | £21k |
| Wincanton Choral Society | Wincanton | £21k |