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Groundwork Wales

Groundwork's purpose is to build sustainable communities in areas of need through joint environmental action

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Activities & Mission

Groundwork's purpose is to build sustainable communities in areas of need through joint environmental action

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

Latest Income
£1,386,155
Latest Expenditure
£1,457,154

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £8,466
Charitable Activities £1,377,117
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £572

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,457,154
Raising Funds £0
Governance £44,891
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,386,155
£1,457,154£1,457,154£920,844£766,84228 / 1347
2024
£1,193,138
£1,261,844£1,261,844£991,843£699,81628 / 256
2023
£1,379,141
£1,284,600£1,284,600£1,060,549£721,14631 / 824
2022
£1,707,445
£1,510,781£1,510,781£966,008£559,85531 / 55
2021
£1,365,693
£1,262,891£1,262,891£769,324£480,42037 / 337

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Groundwork Wales

What does Groundwork Wales do?

Groundwork's purpose is to build sustainable communities in areas of need through joint environmental action

How much income did Groundwork Wales report in 2025?

Groundwork Wales reported total income of £1.39m and reported expenditure of £1.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Groundwork Wales registered as a charity?

Groundwork Wales was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 March 2003 as charity number 1096662. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Groundwork Wales?

Groundwork Wales is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Phil Fiander OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Groundwork Wales operate?

Groundwork Wales operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Groundwork Wales a registered charity?

Yes — Groundwork Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096662.

Details

Address
Groundwork Wales
Ty Mynyddislwyn Environment Centre
Bryn Road
Pontllanfraith
BLACKWOOD
Gwent
Registration Date
24 March 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3998157
Charity Number
1096662

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Trustees

Phil Fiander OBE Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Michele Hunt
Professor John Brewster Hunt
Samantha Hawkins
Sara Burnbull

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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