The Garden Museum
Also known as: Museum of Garden History, The Museum of Garden History
(i) The advancement of education in all aspects of the study and teaching of gardening and its history(ii) The maintainance of the churchyard of St Mary at Lambeth as a garden/open space for the benefit of the general public(iii) The care of the church of St Mary at Lambeth; and to finance its use for charitable purposes for the benefit of the general public
Activities & Mission
(i) The advancement of education in all aspects of the study and teaching of gardening and its history(ii) The maintainance of the churchyard of St Mary at Lambeth as a garden/open space for the benefit of the general public(iii) The care of the church of St Mary at Lambeth; and to finance its use for charitable purposes for the benefit of the general public
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 8% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 283). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% 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 | £4,314,025 | £4,191,442 | £1,800,975 | £5,142,026 | £38,225 | 61 / 57 |
| 2024 | £3,357,899 | £3,420,773 | £1,896,567 | £5,313,674 | £300,769 | 54 / 75 |
| 2023 | £2,871,926 | £3,110,355 | £1,740,076 | £5,376,548 | £422,813 | 46 / 75 |
| 2022 | £3,403,621 | £2,658,618 | £1,409,445 | £5,614,977 | £585,979 | 44 / 50 |
| 2021 | £2,118,613 | £1,737,840 | £165,380 | £4,869,974 | £0 | 45 / 60 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Garden Museum
What does The Garden Museum do?
(i) The advancement of education in all aspects of the study and teaching of gardening and its history(ii) The maintainance of the churchyard of St Mary at Lambeth as a garden/open space for the benefit of the general public(iii) The care of the church of St Mary at Lambeth; and to finance its use for charitable purposes for the benefit of the general public
How much income did The Garden Museum report in 2025?
The Garden Museum reported total income of £4.31m and reported expenditure of £4.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Garden Museum?
The Garden Museum has a program ratio of 40.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 283 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Garden Museum registered as a charity?
The Garden Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 August 2001 as charity number 1088221. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs The Garden Museum?
The Garden Museum is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rupert David Tyler. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Garden Museum operate?
The Garden Museum operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Garden Museum a registered charity?
Yes — The Garden Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088221.
Details
5 Lambeth Palace Road
LONDON
SE1 7LB
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Museum of Garden History
- The Museum of Garden History
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated