Hestercombe Gardens Trust Limited
The restoration and maintenance of all the historic gardens and buildings at Hestercombe for the benefit and education of the public.
Activities & Mission
The restoration and maintenance of all the historic gardens and buildings at Hestercombe for the benefit and education 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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 19% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Charitable activities 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 2023.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £2,257,370 | £2,654,162 | £1,528,530 | £10,884,778 | £0 | 65 / 120 |
| 2022 | £2,646,780 | £2,640,032 | £1,484,048 | £11,096,570 | £0 | 65 / 115 |
| 2021 | £2,988,261 | £2,370,443 | £1,423,893 | £11,089,822 | £909 | 60 / 115 |
| 2020 | £1,846,319 | £1,704,948 | £1,056,869 | £10,421,744 | £923 | 56 / 135 |
| 2019 | £2,149,201 | £2,257,397 | £1,237,609 | £10,280,373 | £3,935 | 62 / 135 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Hestercombe Gardens Trust Limited
What does Hestercombe Gardens Trust Limited do?
The restoration and maintenance of all the historic gardens and buildings at Hestercombe for the benefit and education of the public.
How much income did Hestercombe Gardens Trust Limited report in 2023?
Hestercombe Gardens Trust Limited reported total income of £2.26m and reported expenditure of £2.65m for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hestercombe Gardens Trust Limited?
Hestercombe Gardens Trust Limited has a program ratio of 67.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Hestercombe Gardens Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Hestercombe Gardens Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 January 1997 as charity number 1060000. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Hestercombe Gardens Trust Limited?
Hestercombe Gardens Trust Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hestercombe Gardens Trust Limited operate?
Hestercombe Gardens Trust Limited operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Hestercombe Gardens Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Hestercombe Gardens Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1060000.
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ASSEMBLY BRISTOL
CHEESE LANE
BRISTOL
BS2 0JJ
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