Growing Space
Also known as: Growing Space Limited
Growing Space provides rehabilitation, sheltered training and work experience within the community for adults with or recovering from mental health problems. We offer two vocational training routes in horticulture and woodwork and also enable access to a work based learning programme, which includes IT training and personally tailored training in agreed key skill areas and confidence building.
Activities & Mission
Growing Space provides rehabilitation, sheltered training and work experience within the community for adults with or recovering from mental health problems. We offer two vocational training routes in horticulture and woodwork and also enable access to a work based learning programme, which includes IT training and personally tailored training in agreed key skill areas and confidence building.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 75% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 72% of UK Education 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 | £1,086,896 | £1,109,227 | £1,109,227 | £747,561 | £539,395 | 44 / 32 |
| 2024 | £1,229,638 | £1,170,937 | £1,170,937 | £769,892 | £573,403 | 51 / 44 |
| 2023 | £1,244,221 | £1,239,797 | £1,239,797 | £711,191 | £438,613 | 56 / 58 |
| 2022 | £1,226,983 | £1,130,157 | £1,130,157 | £706,767 | £285,681 | 61 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,154,511 | £1,075,332 | £1,075,332 | £609,941 | £241,202 | 41 / 44 |
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Frequently asked questions about Growing Space
What does Growing Space do?
Growing Space provides rehabilitation, sheltered training and work experience within the community for adults with or recovering from mental health problems. We offer two vocational training routes in horticulture and woodwork and also enable access to a work based learning programme, which includes IT training and personally tailored training in agreed key skill areas and confidence building.
How much income did Growing Space report in 2025?
Growing Space reported total income of £1.09m and reported expenditure of £1.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Growing Space?
Growing Space has a program ratio of 102.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Growing Space registered as a charity?
Growing Space was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 September 1998 as charity number 1071540. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Growing Space?
Growing Space is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is BEVERLEY ANNE HUMPHREYS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Growing Space operate?
Growing Space operates across 5 areas, including Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Growing Space a registered charity?
Yes — Growing Space is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071540.
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- 14 May 2026
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