Friends Of Abbey Gardens
Also known as: Foag
Abbey Gardens is an open access community run shared harvest garden maintained by volunteers. The Garden provides opportunities for teaching food growing and gardening skills whilst also providing locally grown produce. Additionally the Garden promotes well being and fosters community spirit, whilst encouraging and facilitating volunteering in the community.
Activities & Mission
Abbey Gardens is an open access community run shared harvest garden maintained by volunteers. The Garden provides opportunities for teaching food growing and gardening skills whilst also providing locally grown produce. Additionally the Garden promotes well being and fosters community spirit, whilst encouraging and facilitating volunteering in the community.
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
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 2015 — Friends of Abbey Gardens (organisation 5023803)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £35,886 | £28,524 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £3,281 | £5,711 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2022 | £22,250 | £28,120 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2021 | £1,730 | £3,344 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2020 | £16,744 | £15,690 | 0 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Abbey Gardens
What does Friends Of Abbey Gardens do?
Abbey Gardens is an open access community run shared harvest garden maintained by volunteers. The Garden provides opportunities for teaching food growing and gardening skills whilst also providing locally grown produce. Additionally the Garden promotes well being and fosters community spirit, whilst encouraging and facilitating volunteering in the community.
How much income did Friends Of Abbey Gardens report in 2024?
Friends Of Abbey Gardens reported total income of £36k and reported expenditure of £29k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Of Abbey Gardens registered as a charity?
Friends Of Abbey Gardens was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 2014 as charity number 1158147. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Friends Of Abbey Gardens?
Friends Of Abbey Gardens is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of Abbey Gardens operate?
Friends Of Abbey Gardens operates across 3 areas: Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets.
Is Friends Of Abbey Gardens a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of Abbey Gardens is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158147.
Details
STRATFORD
LONDON
EN15 3NF
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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