The Growler Group
Analysis
The Growler Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newport. It was registered in January 1990, 36 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending October 2025, The Growler Group reported income of £29k and spending of £15k, leaving 48% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income fell from £78k to £29k (-63%), an average of -22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2022, when income dropped by 68%. Over the whole period it spent 42% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Growler Group sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shipton-Under-Wychwood Wild Garden and Woods (£29k), Nantwich Parish Church Preservation Appeal Trust (£29k) and The National Sweet Pea Society (£28k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The object of the group shall be to preserve, restore, exhibit and operate for the benefit of the public ex British Rail Class 37 (English Electric) diesel locomotives (s) of historical interest.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shipton-Under-Wychwood Wild Garden and Woods | Chipping Norton | £29k |
| Nantwich Parish Church Preservation Appeal Trust | Nantwich | £29k |
| The National Sweet Pea Society | Chorley | £28k |
| Cardiff Rivers Group | Cardiff | £29k |