the cholmondeley gardens trust

The charity supports the general public. The Cholmondeley Gardens Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is the environment, conservation, or heritage. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Kings Lynn and operates in Norfolk and Cheshire West & Chester.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The preservation of the walled garden at Houghton Hall and gardens at Cholmondeley Castle. The advancement of education for the public benefit of the historic and horticultural importance of the gardens and such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community.

Fundraising

See where The Cholmondeley Gardens Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Norfolk Cheshire West & Chester

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,695,893

Latest Expenditure

£626,198

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 21.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 92.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 10.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,509,797

Charitable Activities £180,307

Other Trading £0

Investments £5,789

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £575,948

Raising Funds £50,250

Governance £14,331

Grants to Institutions £1,750

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,695,893	£626,198	£575,948	£2,672,415	£2,672,415	0 / 9
2023	£666,557	£619,787	£575,007	£773,992	£773,992	0 / 0
2022	£697,467	£518,753	£500,422	£704,345	£704,345	0 / 1
2021	£646,639	£387,288	£365,767	£471,256	£471,256	0 / 1
2020	£561,643	£415,221	£376,278	£161,676	£161,676	0 / 0