epping forest

The charity supports the general public. Epping Forest is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in London and operates in Essex, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The purpose of the Charity is the preservation of Epping Forest in perpetuity by the City of London Corporation as the Conservators of Epping Forest, as an Open Space for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Essex Redbridge Waltham Forest

Financial Information

Latest Income

£9,418,892

Latest Expenditure

£8,352,871

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,470

Charitable Activities £9,380,044

Other Trading £0

Investments £36,378

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,352,871

Raising Funds £0

Governance £194,867

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£9,418,892	£8,352,871	£8,352,871	£7,951,749	£7,067,023	62 / 102
2023	£8,188,103	£7,601,136	£7,601,136	£6,885,339	£6,633,407	67 / 982
2022	£7,263,658	£7,351,365	£7,351,365	£6,298,463	£0	77 / 105
2021	£6,640,112	£6,665,397	£6,665,397	£6,385,985	£0	81 / 200
2020	£6,584,647	£7,140,881	£7,140,881	£6,410,506	£0	82 / 200