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Grounded Community

To educate, share and grow, so we can reconnect members of our community with nature, with food and with each other.We want to work together to build an abundant, circular food system and a culture of storing, reusing and redistributing food surplus. To do this, we focus on four areas: education, community, access to food and environment.

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Activities & Mission

To educate, share and grow, so we can reconnect members of our community with nature, with food and with each other.We want to work together to build an abundant, circular food system and a culture of storing, reusing and redistributing food surplus. To do this, we focus on four areas: education, community, access to food and environment.

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
£157,920
Latest Expenditure
£144,788

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 91.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 91.7%
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 2025.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£157,920
£144,7880 / 250
2024
£145,680
£131,8120 / 200
2023
£134,234
£115,4290 / 200
2022
£52,944
£61,1690 / 130
2021
£84,360
£60,2060 / 65

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Grounded Community

What does Grounded Community do?

To educate, share and grow, so we can reconnect members of our community with nature, with food and with each other.We want to work together to build an abundant, circular food system and a culture of storing, reusing and redistributing food surplus. To do this, we focus on four areas: education, community, access to food and environment.

How much income did Grounded Community report in 2025?

Grounded Community reported total income of £158k and reported expenditure of £145k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Grounded Community registered as a charity?

Grounded Community was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 2020 as charity number 1187272. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Grounded Community?

Grounded Community is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark William Stimson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Grounded Community operate?

Grounded Community operates across 4 areas: Bournemouth, Dorset, Hampshire and Poole.

Is Grounded Community a registered charity?

Yes — Grounded Community is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187272.

Details

Address
45 Maxwell Road
BOURNEMOUTH
Dorset
BH9 1DQ
Registration Date
9 January 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5131109
Charity Number
1187272

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Trustees

Mark William Stimson Chair
Eleanor Beatrice Wills
Elizabeth Helen Gialias
Joanna Ciuk
John Hanson
john richards
Mayu Rouco Santos
Michael John French
Theresa McManus

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