Paddington Recreation Ground
The activities carried on by the Trust can be found in the Management Plan. Paddington Recreation Ground has been awarded the Civic Trusts Green Flag Award for the past 9 years. This is a national standard for parks that meet high operational and maintenance standards which are assessed annually by judges appointed by the Civic Trust.
Activities & Mission
The activities carried on by the Trust can be found in the Management Plan. Paddington Recreation Ground has been awarded the Civic Trusts Green Flag Award for the past 9 years. This is a national standard for parks that meet high operational and maintenance standards which are assessed annually by judges appointed by the Civic Trust.
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 77% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £977,489 | £965,116 | £965,116 | £5,330,902 | £5,338,910 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,300,565 | £812,593 | £812,593 | £5,318,529 | £4,606,529 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £426,551 | £643,017 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £984,715 | £540,543 | £540,543 | £4,986,054 | £4,274,054 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,753,998 | £695,605 | £695,605 | £4,541,882 | £3,829,882 | 0 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Paddington Recreation Ground
What does Paddington Recreation Ground do?
The activities carried on by the Trust can be found in the Management Plan. Paddington Recreation Ground has been awarded the Civic Trusts Green Flag Award for the past 9 years. This is a national standard for parks that meet high operational and maintenance standards which are assessed annually by judges appointed by the Civic Trust.
How much income did Paddington Recreation Ground report in 2025?
Paddington Recreation Ground reported total income of £977k and reported expenditure of £965k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Paddington Recreation Ground?
Paddington Recreation Ground has a program ratio of 98.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 421 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Paddington Recreation Ground registered as a charity?
Paddington Recreation Ground was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 November 1986 as charity number 295449. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Paddington Recreation Ground?
Paddington Recreation Ground 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 Paddington Recreation Ground operate?
Paddington Recreation Ground operates in City Of Westminster, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Paddington Recreation Ground a registered charity?
Yes — Paddington Recreation Ground is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 295449.
Details
Westminster City Hall
64 Victoria Street
LONDON
SW1E 6QP
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