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Kent Gardens Trust

Organises research and recording of historic gardens and parks in Kent, gives advice to planning authorities, makes grants to students and horticultural charities, generates lectures on the history, design and planning of gardens and garden visits.

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Activities & Mission

Organises research and recording of historic gardens and parks in Kent, gives advice to planning authorities, makes grants to students and horticultural charities, generates lectures on the history, design and planning of gardens and garden visits.

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

Latest Income
£12,825
Latest Expenditure
£19,334

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 150.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 150.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£12,825
£19,3340 / 5
2023
£20,016
£13,0060 / 10
2022
£17,334
£11,9930 / 20
2021
£19,129
£12,1850 / 20
2020
£10,588
£10,8900 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kent Gardens Trust

What does Kent Gardens Trust do?

Organises research and recording of historic gardens and parks in Kent, gives advice to planning authorities, makes grants to students and horticultural charities, generates lectures on the history, design and planning of gardens and garden visits.

How much income did Kent Gardens Trust report in 2024?

Kent Gardens Trust reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £19k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Kent Gardens Trust registered as a charity?

Kent Gardens Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 March 1988 as charity number 298861. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs Kent Gardens Trust?

Kent Gardens Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kent Gardens Trust operate?

Kent Gardens Trust operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Kent Gardens Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Kent Gardens Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298861.

Details

Address
Ridings
Holly Farm Road
Otham
MAIDSTONE
Kent
ME15 8RY
Registration Date
21 March 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
298861
Charity Number
298861

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Trustees

Anne Caroline Bowdler
Jean Francois Gordon
Karen Emery
Michael O'Brien
Noel Ensoll
RICHARD GRAHAM STILEMAN
Sarah Jane Morgan
Teresa Zbyszewska

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