Cranbrook in Bloom
Analysis
Cranbrook in Bloom is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cranbrook. It was registered in June 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, economic/community development/employment and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Cranbrook in Bloom reported income of £13k and spending of £15k, spending 112% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £13k to £13k (+3.7%), an average of +0.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 38%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Cranbrook in Bloom sits at the 31st percentile: it is larger than about 31% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Lanes Community Association (£13k), Friends of Raddlebarn School (£13k) and Armenian House Limited (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provide floral displays, manage various landscapes (wildflower area, library pond, orchard, roundabout, war memorial area) in and about Cranbrook. Promote floriculture and horticulture with one-day garden safari and one-day Chelsea (Flower Show) Fringe event (Nuts in May). Fundraising with plant sales and participation in Apple Fair.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Lanes Community Association | Rotherham | £13k |
| Friends of Raddlebarn School | Birmingham | £13k |
| Armenian House Limited | London | £13k |
| East Peckham History Trust | Kent | £13k |