The Batsford Foundation
Also known as: Batsford Arboretum, Batsford Garden Centre
The conservation and improvement of the Arboretum and Japanese garden at Batsford, keeping them open to the public and school and professional parties. Grants are occasionally made to others in support of the Foundation's objectives and educational facilities provided.
Activities & Mission
The conservation and improvement of the Arboretum and Japanese garden at Batsford, keeping them open to the public and school and professional parties. Grants are occasionally made to others in support of the Foundation's objectives and educational facilities provided.
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 5% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Education 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,187,070 | £1,949,303 | £746,849 | £5,767,029 | £573,948 | 29 / 2 |
| 2024 | £2,104,177 | £1,863,201 | £672,332 | £5,526,756 | £435,958 | 27 / 18 |
| 2023 | £1,839,881 | £1,661,636 | £581,427 | £5,326,338 | £269,919 | 29 / 2 |
| 2022 | £2,121,196 | £1,597,320 | £500,510 | £5,152,390 | £831,301 | 25 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,563,049 | £1,372,948 | £471,487 | £4,585,001 | £689,937 | 22 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Batsford Foundation
What does The Batsford Foundation do?
The conservation and improvement of the Arboretum and Japanese garden at Batsford, keeping them open to the public and school and professional parties. Grants are occasionally made to others in support of the Foundation's objectives and educational facilities provided.
How much income did The Batsford Foundation report in 2025?
The Batsford Foundation reported total income of £2.19m and reported expenditure of £1.95m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Batsford Foundation?
The Batsford Foundation has a program ratio of 34.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Batsford Foundation registered as a charity?
The Batsford Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 2002 as charity number 1090796. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs The Batsford Foundation?
The Batsford Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIR JAMES HENRY EDWARD CHICHESTER BT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Batsford Foundation operate?
The Batsford Foundation operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Batsford Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Batsford Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090796.
Details
Monmouth Road
Longhope
Gloucestershire
GL17 0QD
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Batsford Arboretum
- Batsford Garden Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated