Groundwork Five Counties
Also known as: Greater Nottingham Groundwork Trust, Groundwork Greater Nottingham
We are committed to improving quality of life for local people. We work with entire communities or discrete groups such as young people, BME's, school children and businesses to deliver changes to local environments, individual behaviour and sense of community.
Activities & Mission
We are committed to improving quality of life for local people. We work with entire communities or discrete groups such as young people, BME's, school children and businesses to deliver changes to local environments, individual behaviour and sense of 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
Higher than 70% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,193,166 | £1,307,528 | £1,183,712 | -£132,298 | £156,679 | 28 / 139 |
| 2024 | £1,400,140 | £1,989,201 | £1,984,082 | -£17,936 | £155,876 | 32 / 292 |
| 2023 | £4,619,324 | £4,728,281 | £4,715,242 | £433,125 | £473,968 | 36 / 286 |
| 2022 | £3,068,097 | £3,167,281 | £3,122,161 | -£309,918 | £458,675 | 42 / 404 |
| 2021 | £3,243,634 | £3,187,676 | £3,133,578 | -£410,734 | £472,156 | 41 / 530 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Groundwork Five Counties
What does Groundwork Five Counties do?
We are committed to improving quality of life for local people. We work with entire communities or discrete groups such as young people, BME's, school children and businesses to deliver changes to local environments, individual behaviour and sense of community.
How much income did Groundwork Five Counties report in 2025?
Groundwork Five Counties reported total income of £1.19m and reported expenditure of £1.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Groundwork Five Counties?
Groundwork Five Counties has a program ratio of 99.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Groundwork Five Counties registered as a charity?
Groundwork Five Counties was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 July 1991 as charity number 1003426. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Groundwork Five Counties?
Groundwork Five Counties is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Groundwork Five Counties operate?
Groundwork Five Counties operates across 4 areas: Derby City, Derbyshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.
Is Groundwork Five Counties a registered charity?
Yes — Groundwork Five Counties is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1003426.
Details
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Also Known As
- Greater Nottingham Groundwork Trust
- Groundwork Greater Nottingham
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated