Spetchley Gardens Charitable Trust
Formal gardens at Spetchley, Worcestershire, open to the public from March to October.
Activities & Mission
Formal gardens at Spetchley, Worcestershire, open to the public from March to October.
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 41% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 51% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2021 — The Berkeley Charitable Trust (organisation 297778)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £472,850 | £508,681 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2024 | £570,414 | £424,034 | £422,613 | £2,078,390 | £277,990 | 9 / 25 |
| 2023 | £293,168 | £536,013 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2022 | £803,184 | £375,208 | £373,629 | £2,174,915 | £1,576,207 | 12 / 25 |
| 2021 | £248,814 | £257,804 | 0 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Spetchley Gardens Charitable Trust
What does Spetchley Gardens Charitable Trust do?
Formal gardens at Spetchley, Worcestershire, open to the public from March to October.
How much income did Spetchley Gardens Charitable Trust report in 2025?
Spetchley Gardens Charitable Trust reported total income of £473k and reported expenditure of £509k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Spetchley Gardens Charitable Trust?
Spetchley Gardens Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 74.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 421 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Spetchley Gardens Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Spetchley Gardens Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 March 1997 as charity number 1061063. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Spetchley Gardens Charitable Trust?
Spetchley Gardens Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charles John Calcraft Wyld. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Spetchley Gardens Charitable Trust operate?
Spetchley Gardens Charitable Trust operates in Worcestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Spetchley Gardens Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Spetchley Gardens Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061063.
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- 14 May 2026
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