Calthorpe Community Garden
Also known as: Calthorpe Project
1.2 acre community garden in Kings Cross. Our gates are open 7 days a week and our aim is to enable local people to improve their quality of life.
Activities & Mission
1.2 acre community garden in Kings Cross. Our gates are open 7 days a week and our aim is to enable local people to improve their quality of life.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 43% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £476,477 | £505,225 | 0 / 1005 | |||
| 2024 | £514,545 | £448,069 | £391,472 | £443,675 | £10,600 | 13 / 1005 |
| 2023 | £463,665 | £422,275 | 0 / 652 | |||
| 2022 | £413,407 | £364,110 | 0 / 44 | |||
| 2021 | £440,558 | £340,339 | 0 / 58 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Calthorpe Community Garden
What does Calthorpe Community Garden do?
1.2 acre community garden in Kings Cross. Our gates are open 7 days a week and our aim is to enable local people to improve their quality of life.
How much income did Calthorpe Community Garden report in 2025?
Calthorpe Community Garden reported total income of £476k and reported expenditure of £505k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Calthorpe Community Garden?
Calthorpe Community Garden has a program ratio of 76.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 421 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Calthorpe Community Garden registered as a charity?
Calthorpe Community Garden was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 October 1985 as charity number 292578. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Calthorpe Community Garden?
Calthorpe Community Garden is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Calthorpe Community Garden operate?
Calthorpe Community Garden operates in Camden, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Calthorpe Community Garden a registered charity?
Yes — Calthorpe Community Garden is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 292578.
Details
258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD
LONDON
WC1X 8LH
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Also Known As
- Calthorpe Project
- Calthorpe Community Garden
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated