Paradise Garden Trust
Analysis
Paradise Garden Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bolton. It was registered in October 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending January 2025, Paradise Garden Trust reported income of £90k and spending of £44k, leaving 51% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from January 2022 to January 2025, income grew from £19k to £90k (+361%), an average of +66% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2025, when income rose by 97%. Over the whole period it spent 66% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Paradise Garden Trust sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Thurnby and Bushby Playgroup (£90k), Acorn AP Tendring (£90k) and New Schools Network (£90k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of children aged five and under in Bolton (and surrounding areas) by: offering appropriate play & learning facilities and ensuring that such play and facilities offer equal opportunities for all children whatever their race, culture, religion, gender, means or ability. Offering the opportunity to parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Thurnby and Bushby Playgroup | Leicester | £90k |
| Acorn AP Tendring | Frinton-On-Sea | £90k |
| New Schools Network | London | £90k |
| Leigh Lollipops Nursery | Surrey | £90k |