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.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Local Authority

Bedford Cambridgeshire Central Bedfordshire Essex Hertfordshire Luton Norfolk Suffolk

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,546,906

Latest Expenditure

£2,563,269

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 73% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 72% 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

Donations & Legacies £24,493

Charitable Activities £2,494,015

Other Trading £0

Investments £15,331

Other Income £13,067

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,563,269

Raising Funds £0

Governance £20,019

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2021	£1,951,913	£2,065,024	£2,065,024	£496,087	£432,074	47 / 269

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Groundwork East

What does Groundwork East do?

How much income did Groundwork East report in 2025?

Groundwork East reported total income of £2.55m and reported expenditure of £2.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Groundwork East?

Groundwork East has a program ratio of 100.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 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 11 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.