Groundwork London
To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment;to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and lesiure time occupation ; advance public education in environmental matters and to help people conserve, protect and improve their environment.
Activities & Mission
To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment;to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and lesiure time occupation ; advance public education in environmental matters and to help people conserve, protect and improve their 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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 80% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 78% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £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 | £27,857,543 | £28,186,121 | £28,085,230 | £11,579,142 | £10,099,143 | 395 / 16938 |
| 2024 | £32,416,121 | £32,351,866 | £32,257,746 | £12,012,176 | £12,012,176 | 492 / 16786 |
| 2023 | £33,160,004 | £32,922,399 | £32,800,297 | £11,815,230 | £11,815,230 | 472 / 25669 |
| 2022 | £28,172,908 | £27,775,176 | £27,484,514 | £11,852,192 | £6,035,370 | 409 / 7300 |
| 2021 | £20,960,849 | £20,871,321 | £20,624,756 | £11,168,238 | £6,098,323 | 371 / 1000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Groundwork London
What does Groundwork London do?
To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment;to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and lesiure time occupation ; advance public education in environmental matters and to help people conserve, protect and improve their environment.
How much income did Groundwork London report in 2025?
Groundwork London reported total income of £27.86m and reported expenditure of £28.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Groundwork London?
Groundwork London has a program ratio of 100.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Groundwork London registered as a charity?
Groundwork London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 October 2007 as charity number 1121105. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Groundwork London?
Groundwork London is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALAN SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Groundwork London operate?
Groundwork London operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Groundwork London a registered charity?
Yes — Groundwork London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121105.
Details
18-21 MORLEY STREET
LONDON
SE1 7QZ
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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