Greenfingers Charity

Also known as: Greenfingers Appeal

The Greenfingers Charity creates Magical Gardens and tranquil spaces for children in hospices in the UK

Activities & Mission

The Greenfingers Charity creates Magical Gardens and tranquil spaces for children in hospices in the UK

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£660,949

Latest Expenditure

£490,499

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 53.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 71.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 32.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £364,891

Charitable Activities £106,607

Other Trading £0

Investments £62,910

Other Income £126,541

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £350,875

Raising Funds £139,624

Governance £18,938

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£660,949	£490,499	£350,875	£1,445,300	£1,311,749	4 / 132
2023	£647,235	£664,487	£526,111	£1,274,850	£220,693	3 / 151
2022	£606,627	£463,053	£364,921	£1,292,102	£189,375	3 / 98
2021	£663,609	£557,513	£482,913	£1,148,528	£223,294	2 / 120
2020	£544,695	£286,500	£215,169	£1,042,432	£856,327	3 / 45

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Greenfingers Charity

What does Greenfingers Charity do?

The Greenfingers Charity creates Magical Gardens and tranquil spaces for children in hospices in the UK

How much income did Greenfingers Charity report in 2024?

Greenfingers Charity reported total income of £661k and reported expenditure of £490k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Greenfingers Charity?

Greenfingers Charity has a program ratio of 53.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Greenfingers Charity registered as a charity?

Greenfingers Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 July 1999 as charity number 1076640. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Greenfingers Charity?

Greenfingers Charity is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Greenfingers Charity operate?

Greenfingers Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Greenfingers Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Greenfingers Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076640.