Essex Gardens Trust
Events (eg visits to gardens)Lectures related to parks, gardens, designed landscapesFoster interest in gardening within primary schoolsComments where appropriate on planning issues if relevant to pre-existing garden environmentResearch into designed landscapes and publish books and articles on them
Activities & Mission
Events (eg visits to gardens)Lectures related to parks, gardens, designed landscapesFoster interest in gardening within primary schoolsComments where appropriate on planning issues if relevant to pre-existing garden environmentResearch into designed landscapes and publish books and articles on them
Grants
Essex Gardens Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2024)
- £6,414
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £10,259 | £7,103 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2022 | £13,115 | £14,832 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £10,812 | £8,342 | 0 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about Essex Gardens Trust
What does Essex Gardens Trust do?
Events (eg visits to gardens)Lectures related to parks, gardens, designed landscapesFoster interest in gardening within primary schoolsComments where appropriate on planning issues if relevant to pre-existing garden environmentResearch into designed landscapes and publish books and articles on them
How much income did Essex Gardens Trust report in 2024?
Essex Gardens Trust reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £7k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Essex Gardens Trust registered as a charity?
Essex Gardens Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 September 1996 as charity number 1057876. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Essex Gardens Trust?
Essex Gardens Trust 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 Essex Gardens Trust operate?
Essex Gardens Trust operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Essex Gardens Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Essex Gardens Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1057876.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated