The Gardeners' House - Penzance
We will establish and run a new Green Community Hub for West Cornwall, situated at the heart of the historic Morrab Gardens and the town of Penzance, with 3 key focus areas: Community Wellbeing, Garden history and legacy, and Sustainability. We will address social issues through green heritage and education, and will equip our community with a better understanding of meeting the climate crisis.
Activities & Mission
We will establish and run a new Green Community Hub for West Cornwall, situated at the heart of the historic Morrab Gardens and the town of Penzance, with 3 key focus areas: Community Wellbeing, Garden history and legacy, and Sustainability. We will address social issues through green heritage and education, and will equip our community with a better understanding of meeting the climate crisis.
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 10% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Earth's Green Guardians (egg) Trust (organisation 5178075)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £812,898 | £61,310 | £61,310 | £874,747 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £172,244 | £81,982 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £132,573 | £99,677 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Gardeners' House - Penzance
What does The Gardeners' House - Penzance do?
We will establish and run a new Green Community Hub for West Cornwall, situated at the heart of the historic Morrab Gardens and the town of Penzance, with 3 key focus areas: Community Wellbeing, Garden history and legacy, and Sustainability. We will address social issues through green heritage and education, and will equip our community with a better understanding of meeting the climate crisis.
How much income did The Gardeners' House - Penzance report in 2024?
The Gardeners' House - Penzance reported total income of £813k and reported expenditure of £61k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Gardeners' House - Penzance?
The Gardeners' House - Penzance has a program ratio of 7.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 421 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Gardeners' House - Penzance registered as a charity?
The Gardeners' House - Penzance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 August 2021 as charity number 1195599. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs The Gardeners' House - Penzance?
The Gardeners' House - Penzance is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Gardeners' House - Penzance operate?
The Gardeners' House - Penzance operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Gardeners' House - Penzance a registered charity?
Yes — The Gardeners' House - Penzance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1195599.
Details
THE REGENT
54 CHAPEL STREET
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
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