Grow Cook Learn
Grow Cook Learn is a charity based at and managing the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Our Vision is to develop an education and training centre for food-related skills, a visitor attraction linking food, history and landscape in the Shropshire Hills and a leisure resource for visitors and local residents."
Activities & Mission
Grow Cook Learn is a charity based at and managing the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Our Vision is to develop an education and training centre for food-related skills, a visitor attraction linking food, history and landscape in the Shropshire Hills and a leisure resource for visitors and local residents."
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 74% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £747,245 | £729,278 | £729,278 | £196,797 | £65,721 | 27 / 35 |
| 2024 | £723,914 | £701,005 | £701,005 | £178,830 | £43,091 | 25 / 35 |
| 2023 | £907,725 | £596,827 | £596,827 | £155,921 | £56,816 | 23 / 35 |
| 2022 | £574,691 | £501,956 | £501,956 | -£154,977 | £0 | 30 / 26 |
| 2021 | £312,329 | £317,323 | 0 / 26 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Grow Cook Learn
What does Grow Cook Learn do?
Grow Cook Learn is a charity based at and managing the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Our Vision is to develop an education and training centre for food-related skills, a visitor attraction linking food, history and landscape in the Shropshire Hills and a leisure resource for visitors and local residents."
How much income did Grow Cook Learn report in 2025?
Grow Cook Learn reported total income of £747k and reported expenditure of £729k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Grow Cook Learn?
Grow Cook Learn has a program ratio of 97.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 74% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Grow Cook Learn registered as a charity?
Grow Cook Learn was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 October 2014 as charity number 1158795. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Grow Cook Learn?
Grow Cook Learn is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Grow Cook Learn operate?
Grow Cook Learn operates in Shropshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Grow Cook Learn a registered charity?
Yes — Grow Cook Learn is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158795.
Details
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SY7 9RS
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