Hackney City Farm Limited
Also known as: Hackney City Farm
Provides learning and recreational activities based on farming, the countryside and the wider environment to people living in the East End of London
Activities & Mission
Provides learning and recreational activities based on farming, the countryside and the wider environment to people living in the East End of London
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 5% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% of UK Economic and community development 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 | £506,520 | £489,714 | £98,216 | £329,691 | £324,980 | 7 / 2500 |
| 2024 | £459,625 | £465,175 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2023 | £523,238 | £515,918 | £194,856 | £317,979 | £284,763 | 11 / 300 |
| 2022 | £496,898 | £433,343 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2021 | £496,116 | £318,314 | 0 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Hackney City Farm Limited
What does Hackney City Farm Limited do?
Provides learning and recreational activities based on farming, the countryside and the wider environment to people living in the East End of London
How much income did Hackney City Farm Limited report in 2025?
Hackney City Farm Limited reported total income of £507k and reported expenditure of £490k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hackney City Farm Limited?
Hackney City Farm Limited has a program ratio of 19.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Hackney City Farm Limited registered as a charity?
Hackney City Farm Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 April 1985 as charity number 291211. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Hackney City Farm Limited?
Hackney City Farm Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID BROOK BA LLD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hackney City Farm Limited operate?
Hackney City Farm Limited operates in Hackney, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Hackney City Farm Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Hackney City Farm Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 291211.
Details
LONDON
E2 8QA
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated