Allotment in Lieu of Common Rights
Analysis
Allotment in Lieu of Common Rights is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Andrews Lane. It was registered in September 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides other finance and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Allotment in Lieu of Common Rights reported income of £36k and spending of £6,598, leaving 82% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £19k to £36k (+94%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2023, when income rose by 370%. Over the whole period it spent 37% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Allotment in Lieu of Common Rights sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Settle and Carlisle Railway Trust (£36k), Hinckley and District Museum (£36k) and Ellenroad Trust Limited (£36k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Manages and lets 100 acres of grazing and other land in Goffs Oak and Cheshunt, Hertfordshire.Pays annual dividend, from rents and investments income, to heirs and successors of holders of rights to compensation for giving up right to graze animals on the 100 acres known as Cheshunt Common.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Settle and Carlisle Railway Trust | Carlisle | £36k |
| Hinckley and District Museum | Leicestershire | £36k |
| Ellenroad Trust Limited | Rochdale | £36k |
| Isle of Wight Natural History and Archaeological Society | Cowes | £36k |