The Garden Classroom
Analysis
The Garden Classroom is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 2016, 10 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 06759008). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Garden Classroom reported income of £831k and spending of £738k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £473k to £831k (+76%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 20%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Garden Classroom sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Clervaux Trust Ltd (£831k), Wildlife and Countryside Link (£831k) and Campaign for Better Transport Charitable Trust (£819k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 85% and donations and legacies 15%. Charitable activities took 89% of spending and raising funds 8.9%. Reserves of £68k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 8 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 15%
- Charitable activities 85%
- Investments 0.0%
- Other 0.1%
In the charity's own words
The Garden Classroom delivers high quality activities in natural environments. Education, recreation and community activities are at the heart of what TGC does. It connects people with nature and with each other, in nature, and cultivates an interest in the natural world. Outdoor learning & recreation in natural environments, countryside projects and camping are at the heart of TGC's service.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Clervaux Trust Ltd | Gloucestershire | £831k |
| Wildlife and Countryside Link | London | £831k |
| Campaign for Better Transport Charitable Trust | London | £819k |
| Wear Rivers Trust | Durham | £832k |