Hampstead Heath

The objective of the charity is the preservation of Hampstead Heath for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.

Activities & Mission

The objective of the charity is the preservation of Hampstead Heath for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.

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

Barnet Camden

Financial Information

Latest Income

£11,475,212

Latest Expenditure

£11,418,242

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 72% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample: 129). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 53% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 33% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £51,522

Charitable Activities £9,825,244

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,598,446

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,214,975

Raising Funds £203,267

Governance £240,855

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£11,475,212	£11,418,242	£11,214,975	£63,042,037	£23,609,132	83 / 5641
2024	£13,248,437	£10,259,935	£10,074,295	£60,281,421	£23,394,709	88 / 1971
2023	£9,446,997	£9,531,552	£9,363,193	£55,241,887	£20,201,401	83 / 5352
2022	£9,888,663	£9,312,262	£9,119,376	£54,740,897	£0	100 / 4770
2021	£9,460,415	£9,469,987	£9,320,721	£52,536,817	£0	97 / 4770

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hampstead Heath

What does Hampstead Heath do?

The objective of the charity is the preservation of Hampstead Heath for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.

How much income did Hampstead Heath report in 2025?

Hampstead Heath reported total income of £11.48m and reported expenditure of £11.42m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Hampstead Heath?

Hampstead Heath has a program ratio of 97.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample of 129 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Hampstead Heath registered as a charity?

Hampstead Heath was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 May 1990 as charity number 803392. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs Hampstead Heath?

Hampstead Heath is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hampstead Heath operate?

Hampstead Heath operates across 2 areas: Barnet and Camden.

Is Hampstead Heath a registered charity?

Yes — Hampstead Heath is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 803392.