Metropolitan Public Gardens Association
Analysis
Metropolitan Public Gardens Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2023, Metropolitan Public Gardens Association reported income of £24k and spending of £30k, spending 128% of what it took in. Across the 3 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2023, income grew from £21k to £24k (+12%), an average of +5.8% a year. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Metropolitan Public Gardens Association sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Warlingham Forest Schoolers (£24k), Bagot's Castle (£24k) and The Fairyland Trust (£23k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity as in double default: it has missed the deadline for its annual return or accounts in two or more successive years.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We support the protection, preservation and enhancement of gardens and open spaces which are open to the public, particularly in disadvantaged parts of London. We also assist gardens in schools. We do this by giving modest grants and providing advice and information.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Warlingham Forest Schoolers | Warlingham | £24k |
| Bagot's Castle | Warwickshire | £24k |
| The Fairyland Trust | Norfolk | £23k |
| Mansfield University of the Third Age | Nottinghamshire | £24k |