Groundwork Yorkshire Limited

Also known as: Groundwork Wakefield Limited, The Wakefield Groundwork Trust, Wakefield Groundwork Trust Limited, Groundwork Wakefield

To bring about lasting environmental improvements through partnerships and contributing to the economic and social regeneration in the area we operate in.

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Activities & Mission

To bring about lasting environmental improvements through partnerships and contributing to the economic and social regeneration in the area we operate in.

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

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£6,273,323

Latest Expenditure

£6,285,207

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 26% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 80.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 14% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 19.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 12% 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 £75,944

Charitable Activities £5,038,690

Other Trading £1,074,838

Investments £83,851

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,058,697

Raising Funds £1,226,510

Governance £15,081

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£6,273,323	£6,285,207	£5,058,697	£954,520	£1,159,580	122 / 50
2024	£6,003,702	£5,974,702	£5,036,843	£966,404	£66,404	117 / 50
2023	£6,067,837	£5,943,364	£4,986,376	£937,977	£37,977	67 / 248
2022	£5,055,289	£4,989,809	£3,948,572	-£296,496	£0	101 / 100
2021	£1,686,956	£1,612,878	£1,310,232	-£551,976	£0	89 / 81

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Groundwork Yorkshire Limited

What does Groundwork Yorkshire Limited do?

To bring about lasting environmental improvements through partnerships and contributing to the economic and social regeneration in the area we operate in.

How much income did Groundwork Yorkshire Limited report in 2025?

Groundwork Yorkshire Limited reported total income of £6.27m and reported expenditure of £6.29m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Groundwork Yorkshire Limited?

Groundwork Yorkshire Limited has a program ratio of 80.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% 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 Yorkshire Limited registered as a charity?

Groundwork Yorkshire Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 February 1988 as charity number 519846. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs Groundwork Yorkshire Limited?

Groundwork Yorkshire Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Antony David Nelson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Groundwork Yorkshire Limited operate?

Groundwork Yorkshire Limited operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Groundwork Yorkshire Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Groundwork Yorkshire Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 519846.