The Chelsea Physic Garden Company
Also known as: Chelsea Physic Garden Company, Chelsea Physic Garden Enterprises Ltd
The Charity maintains and provides public access to and interpretation of a historic botanic garden. It provides formal and informal opportunities for all people to learn about plants, their use and their history.
Activities & Mission
The Charity maintains and provides public access to and interpretation of a historic botanic garden. It provides formal and informal opportunities for all people to learn about plants, their use and their history.
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 61% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 101). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% of UK Facilities 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 | £2,243,361 | £2,628,394 | £2,178,111 | £7,720,650 | £5,350,164 | 42 / 132 |
| 2024 | £2,479,979 | £2,628,731 | £2,175,101 | £8,037,145 | £5,265,022 | 42 / 180 |
| 2023 | £2,585,010 | £2,545,201 | £2,124,468 | £7,854,531 | £5,172,008 | 42 / 171 |
| 2022 | £3,061,397 | £2,063,199 | £1,708,038 | £7,612,345 | £5,178,738 | 36 / 130 |
| 2021 | £3,550,431 | £1,681,388 | £1,360,824 | £7,099,088 | £5,372,392 | 30 / 142 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Chelsea Physic Garden Company
What does The Chelsea Physic Garden Company do?
The Charity maintains and provides public access to and interpretation of a historic botanic garden. It provides formal and informal opportunities for all people to learn about plants, their use and their history.
How much income did The Chelsea Physic Garden Company report in 2025?
The Chelsea Physic Garden Company reported total income of £2.24m and reported expenditure of £2.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Chelsea Physic Garden Company?
The Chelsea Physic Garden Company has a program ratio of 97.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 101 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Chelsea Physic Garden Company registered as a charity?
The Chelsea Physic Garden Company was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 March 1983 as charity number 286513. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs The Chelsea Physic Garden Company?
The Chelsea Physic Garden Company is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Chelsea Physic Garden Company operate?
The Chelsea Physic Garden Company operates across 2 areas: Kensington And Chelsea and Surrey.
Is The Chelsea Physic Garden Company a registered charity?
Yes — The Chelsea Physic Garden Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286513.
Details
66 ROYAL HOSPITAL ROAD
LONDON
SW3 4HS
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Chelsea Physic Garden Company
- Chelsea Physic Garden Enterprises Ltd
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated