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Barnes Common Limited

Also known as: Barnes Common Management Company, Friends of Barnes Common

To promote the conservation, protection and enhancement of the physical and natural environment of metropolitan open spaces and public sites in Barnes and surrounding areas including the LNR's of Barnes Common and Leg O'Mutton reservoir and the recreation ground at Vine Road.To promote community engagement along with education for all in the study of the environment, ecology and conservation.

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Activities & Mission

To promote the conservation, protection and enhancement of the physical and natural environment of metropolitan open spaces and public sites in Barnes and surrounding areas including the LNR's of Barnes Common and Leg O'Mutton reservoir and the recreation ground at Vine Road.To promote community engagement along with education for all in the study of the environment, ecology and conservation.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£566,349
Latest Expenditure
£456,770

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 48% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 18.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 15% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £129,226
Charitable Activities £419,120
Other Trading £14,343
Investments £3,660
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £456,770
Raising Funds £0
Governance £85,127
Grants to Institutions £95,368
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£566,349
£456,770£456,770£288,712£200,8909 / 120
2024
£428,758
£368,0690 / 140
2023
£313,687
£300,5680 / 120
2022
£262,030
£218,0210 / 50
2021
£127,578
£146,8090 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Barnes Common Limited

What does Barnes Common Limited do?

To promote the conservation, protection and enhancement of the physical and natural environment of metropolitan open spaces and public sites in Barnes and surrounding areas including the LNR's of Barnes Common and Leg O'Mutton reservoir and the recreation ground at Vine Road.To promote community engagement along with education for all in the study of the environment, ecology and conservation.

How much income did Barnes Common Limited report in 2025?

Barnes Common Limited reported total income of £566k and reported expenditure of £457k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Barnes Common Limited?

Barnes Common Limited has a program ratio of 80.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 421 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Barnes Common Limited registered as a charity?

Barnes Common Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 July 2013 as charity number 1153079. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Barnes Common Limited?

Barnes Common Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Barnes Common Limited operate?

Barnes Common Limited operates in Richmond Upon Thames, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Barnes Common Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Barnes Common Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153079.

Details

Address
7 Hanlye Lane
Cuckfield
HAYWARDS HEATH
West Sussex
RH17 5HN
Registration Date
25 July 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5038740
Charity Number
1153079

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Trustees

Adrian Podmore
christopher owen Thomas
Crispin Martin O'Brien
Dr Maria Alicia Josephine Guzgowska
Ian Christopher Tottman
MICHAEL EDMUND HILDESLEY
Sarah Anne Wilson
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Barnes Common Management Company
  • Friends of Barnes Common

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