The Bradgate Park And Swithland Wood Charity
Also known as: Bradgate Park, Bradgate Country Park, Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood Country Park Estate Including Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial, Bradgate Park and Switchland Wood Country Park Inc, Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood Country Park Incl Leics Yeomanry War Memorial, Bradgate Park Trust
To conserve, manage and maintain The Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood Country Park Estate - Leicestershire's Premier Country Park - for the enjoyment, education, recreation and appreciation of visitors.
Activities & Mission
To conserve, manage and maintain The Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood Country Park Estate - Leicestershire's Premier Country Park - for the enjoyment, education, recreation and appreciation of visitors.
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 43% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 75% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% of UK Heritage 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 | £2,616,131 | £2,025,254 | £1,983,608 | £3,440,423 | £3,175,787 | 68 / 207 |
| 2024 | £2,310,200 | £2,114,066 | £2,074,961 | £2,849,546 | £2,609,391 | 62 / 208 |
| 2023 | £2,004,348 | £1,671,981 | £1,671,981 | £2,442,412 | £2,213,407 | 52 / 200 |
| 2022 | £1,839,294 | £1,600,883 | £1,570,629 | £1,449,045 | £668,023 | 46 / 219 |
| 2021 | £1,858,566 | £1,431,147 | £1,431,147 | £925,634 | £700,865 | 50 / 278 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Bradgate Park And Swithland Wood Charity
What does The Bradgate Park And Swithland Wood Charity do?
To conserve, manage and maintain The Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood Country Park Estate - Leicestershire's Premier Country Park - for the enjoyment, education, recreation and appreciation of visitors.
How much income did The Bradgate Park And Swithland Wood Charity report in 2025?
The Bradgate Park And Swithland Wood Charity reported total income of £2.62m and reported expenditure of £2.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Bradgate Park And Swithland Wood Charity?
The Bradgate Park And Swithland Wood Charity has a program ratio of 75.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Bradgate Park And Swithland Wood Charity registered as a charity?
The Bradgate Park And Swithland Wood Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 July 1963 as charity number 521476. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Bradgate Park And Swithland Wood Charity?
The Bradgate Park And Swithland Wood Charity is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Deborah Taylor. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Bradgate Park And Swithland Wood Charity operate?
The Bradgate Park And Swithland Wood Charity operates in Leicestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Bradgate Park And Swithland Wood Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Bradgate Park And Swithland Wood Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 521476.
Details
DEER BARN BUILDINGS
BRADGATE PARK
NEWTOWN LINFORD
LEICESTER
LE6 0HE
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Also Known As
- Bradgate Park
- Bradgate Country Park
- Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood Country Park Estate Including Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial
- Bradgate Park and Switchland Wood Country Park Inc
- Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood Country Park Incl Leics Yeomanry War Memorial
- Bradgate Park Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated