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Communigrow

COMMUNIGROW enables communities to realise the educational & wellbeing benefits of sustainable horticulture and growing in practical field sessions and activities for schools and community groups. It teaches people how to grow chemical free food, using environmentally friendly methodologies and using the therapeutic benefits of gardening to bring positive change to physical and mental wellbeing.

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Activities & Mission

COMMUNIGROW enables communities to realise the educational & wellbeing benefits of sustainable horticulture and growing in practical field sessions and activities for schools and community groups. It teaches people how to grow chemical free food, using environmentally friendly methodologies and using the therapeutic benefits of gardening to bring positive change to physical and mental wellbeing.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£174,915
Latest Expenditure
£197,550

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 112.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 112.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2026 — Malling District Lions Club (cio) (organisation 5226172)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£174,915
£197,5500 / 79
2023
£214,541
£193,8940 / 111
2022
£257,728
£159,3940 / 124
2021
£127,490
£105,2250 / 89
2020
£114,216
£95,4400 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Communigrow

What does Communigrow do?

COMMUNIGROW enables communities to realise the educational & wellbeing benefits of sustainable horticulture and growing in practical field sessions and activities for schools and community groups. It teaches people how to grow chemical free food, using environmentally friendly methodologies and using the therapeutic benefits of gardening to bring positive change to physical and mental wellbeing.

How much income did Communigrow report in 2024?

Communigrow reported total income of £175k and reported expenditure of £198k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Communigrow registered as a charity?

Communigrow was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 2014 as charity number 1159534. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Communigrow?

Communigrow is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Caroline Pearce. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Communigrow operate?

Communigrow operates across 5 areas, including East Sussex, Kent, Medway and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Communigrow a registered charity?

Yes — Communigrow is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159534.

Details

Address
Hazel Hall
Church Road
West Peckham
MAIDSTONE
Kent
ME18 5JL
Registration Date
8 December 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5053111
Charity Number
1159534

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Trustees

Caroline Pearce Chair
Alan Piper
Elizabeth Lockwood
Natasha Stille
Nathan Omane
Rebecca Prince Dr
Sharon Looker

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