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Hammersmith Community Gardens Association

Also known as: Healthy Community Gardening Activities (hcga)

HCGA manages 4 community garden sites in Shepherds Bush, a glasshouse in Ravenscourt Park & Phoenix Farm in White City. We run volunteer programmes for people of all ages and abilities. In addition we work in local schools providing a range of gardening activities. We run environmental play activities, adult education classes & maintenance contracts. HCGA also works in Westminster and RBKC.

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Activities & Mission

HCGA manages 4 community garden sites in Shepherds Bush, a glasshouse in Ravenscourt Park & Phoenix Farm in White City. We run volunteer programmes for people of all ages and abilities. In addition we work in local schools providing a range of gardening activities. We run environmental play activities, adult education classes & maintenance contracts. HCGA also works in Westminster and RBKC.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£645,535
Latest Expenditure
£608,305

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 52% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 41% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 38% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,896
Charitable Activities £637,604
Other Trading £2,000
Investments £2,035
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £593,305
Raising Funds £15,000
Governance £4,712
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
£645,535
£608,305£593,305£522,840£20,789,6125 / 105
2024
£511,749
£517,806£497,806£485,610£207,8967 / 110
2023
£522,149
£429,888£389,888£493,667£434,3566 / 97
2022
£500,153
£427,176£409,676£403,406£05 / 72
2021
£348,313
£238,7730 / 65

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hammersmith Community Gardens Association

What does Hammersmith Community Gardens Association do?

HCGA manages 4 community garden sites in Shepherds Bush, a glasshouse in Ravenscourt Park & Phoenix Farm in White City. We run volunteer programmes for people of all ages and abilities. In addition we work in local schools providing a range of gardening activities. We run environmental play activities, adult education classes & maintenance contracts. HCGA also works in Westminster and RBKC.

How much income did Hammersmith Community Gardens Association report in 2025?

Hammersmith Community Gardens Association reported total income of £646k and reported expenditure of £608k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Hammersmith Community Gardens Association?

Hammersmith Community Gardens Association has a program ratio of 91.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Hammersmith Community Gardens Association registered as a charity?

Hammersmith Community Gardens Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 November 2005 as charity number 1111999. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Hammersmith Community Gardens Association?

Hammersmith Community Gardens Association is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hammersmith Community Gardens Association operate?

Hammersmith Community Gardens Association operates across 4 areas: City Of Westminster, Ealing, Hammersmith And Fulham and Kensington And Chelsea.

Is Hammersmith Community Gardens Association a registered charity?

Yes — Hammersmith Community Gardens Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1111999.

Details

Address
HAMMERSMITH COMMUNITY GARDENS ASSOC
1 MELINA ROAD
LONDON
W12 9HY
Registration Date
9 November 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4019263
Charity Number
1111999

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Trustees

Carlos Izsak
Jacqueline Boyce
Karen wyatt
Mark Bridges
SIMON BEALE

Also Known As

  • Healthy Community Gardening Activities (hcga)

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