Groundwork East
Also known as: The Hertfordshire Groundwork Trust, Groundwork Hertfordshire
Groundwork is an environmental charity that works alongside the whole community to transform places and livesBuilding of sustainable communities through joint environmental action.Environmental Regeneration throughout Hertfordshire, Luton and Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk and surrounding areas.
Activities & Mission
Groundwork is an environmental charity that works alongside the whole community to transform places and livesBuilding of sustainable communities through joint environmental action.Environmental Regeneration throughout Hertfordshire, Luton and Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk and surrounding areas.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 78% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 205). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 75% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £2,298,322 | £2,384,796 | £2,384,796 | £863,919 | £491,825 | 50 / 335 |
| 2025 | £2,546,906 | £2,563,269 | £2,563,269 | £950,393 | £541,742 | 51 / 426 |
| 2024 | £2,559,498 | £2,574,867 | £2,574,867 | £966,756 | £592,121 | 50 / 135 |
| 2023 | £2,949,891 | £2,545,693 | £2,545,693 | £982,125 | £539,878 | 55 / 881 |
| 2022 | £2,448,417 | £2,366,577 | £2,366,577 | £577,927 | £468,713 | 50 / 1077 |
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Frequently asked questions about Groundwork East
What does Groundwork East do?
Groundwork is an environmental charity that works alongside the whole community to transform places and livesBuilding of sustainable communities through joint environmental action.Environmental Regeneration throughout Hertfordshire, Luton and Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk and surrounding areas.
How much income did Groundwork East report in 2026?
Groundwork East reported total income of £2.30m and reported expenditure of £2.38m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Groundwork East?
Groundwork East has a program ratio of 103.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 205 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Groundwork East registered as a charity?
Groundwork East was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 December 1985 as charity number 293141. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Groundwork East?
Groundwork East 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 Groundwork East operate?
Groundwork East operates across 8 areas, including Bedford, Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Groundwork East a registered charity?
Yes — Groundwork East is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293141.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Hertfordshire Groundwork Trust
- Groundwork Hertfordshire
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated