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Sustainable St Albans

We are best known for organising, promoting and delivering the Sustainability Festival. We also put on films and talks, and other events, such as a school age training day, exploring what it means to be a sustainable community. We lend out two thermal imaging cameras. We organise Open Food Gardens in summer. We foster Playing Out, enabled by the closure of local roads. We are open to new ideas.

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Activities & Mission

We are best known for organising, promoting and delivering the Sustainability Festival. We also put on films and talks, and other events, such as a school age training day, exploring what it means to be a sustainable community. We lend out two thermal imaging cameras. We organise Open Food Gardens in summer. We foster Playing Out, enabled by the closure of local roads. We are open to new ideas.

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
£16,092
Latest Expenditure
£26,700

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 165.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 165.9%
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 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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£16,092
£26,7000 / 80
2024
£37,717
£18,2360 / 60
2023
£17,331
£41,0840 / 30
2022
£53,344
£34,7510 / 30
2021
£14,596
£13,1620 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sustainable St Albans

What does Sustainable St Albans do?

We are best known for organising, promoting and delivering the Sustainability Festival. We also put on films and talks, and other events, such as a school age training day, exploring what it means to be a sustainable community. We lend out two thermal imaging cameras. We organise Open Food Gardens in summer. We foster Playing Out, enabled by the closure of local roads. We are open to new ideas.

How much income did Sustainable St Albans report in 2025?

Sustainable St Albans reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £27k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sustainable St Albans registered as a charity?

Sustainable St Albans was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 May 2017 as charity number 1173118. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Sustainable St Albans?

Sustainable St Albans is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sustainable St Albans operate?

Sustainable St Albans operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sustainable St Albans a registered charity?

Yes — Sustainable St Albans is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173118.

Details

Address
21 MARLBOROUGH GATE
ST. ALBANS
AL1 3TX
Registration Date
19 May 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5088820
Charity Number
1173118

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Trustees

Dr Sikiru Oluwarotimi Ismail CEng, PhD
Duncan Alan Hugh Gibbons LLB Hons
Jill Watson BSc, MSc
Laura Katrena Matheson Grenier FCCA, MA
Laura Leech RSC, ISEP
LESLEY HELEN FLOWERS BA MSC MBA

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