Chobham Poor Allotments
Analysis
Chobham Poor Allotments is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in June 1961, 65 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under disability. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Chobham Poor Allotments reported income of £277k and spending of £147k, leaving 47% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £52k to £277k (+429%), an average of +52% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 214%. Over the whole period it spent 79% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Chobham Poor Allotments sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Speke Children's Environment Committee (£277k), North Cotswold Foodbank (£277k) and Vinci UK Foundation (£277k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
1. Assistance to individuals in need2. The provision and support for the benefit of the inhabitants for social welfare, sport and recreation.3.The proviison and management of Almshouses4. The provision and management of Allotment land, and5. Other charitable purposes
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Speke Children's Environment Committee | Liverpool | £277k |
| North Cotswold Foodbank | Guiting Power | £277k |
| Vinci UK Foundation | Bickenhill Lane | £277k |
| Reach Out Ministries | Hartlepool | £278k |