The Garwood Foundation
Also known as: Croydon Sutton and District Spastics Society
The Foundation provides a wide range of services for local people with disabilities, their families and carers, by the provision of a school, a registered residential home and a day centre. The Foundation provides a welfare support service for the children and adults and their families and carers, liasing in these matters with various relevant statutory support bodies.
Activities & Mission
The Foundation provides a wide range of services for local people with disabilities, their families and carers, by the provision of a school, a registered residential home and a day centre. The Foundation provides a welfare support service for the children and adults and their families and carers, liasing in these matters with various relevant statutory support bodies.
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 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 60% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £4,154,446 | £3,309,257 | £3,274,007 | £5,342,398 | £5,342,397 | 78 / 24 |
| 2024 | £3,262,272 | £3,060,808 | £2,917,005 | £4,553,459 | £4,553,459 | 73 / 25 |
| 2023 | £3,068,667 | £2,841,303 | £2,651,711 | £4,324,334 | £4,324,334 | 78 / 15 |
| 2022 | £2,882,814 | £2,898,172 | £2,693,785 | £4,093,964 | £324,682 | 74 / 10 |
| 2021 | £2,539,208 | £2,554,894 | £2,371,867 | £4,032,187 | £3,720,232 | 76 / 8 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Garwood Foundation
What does The Garwood Foundation do?
The Foundation provides a wide range of services for local people with disabilities, their families and carers, by the provision of a school, a registered residential home and a day centre. The Foundation provides a welfare support service for the children and adults and their families and carers, liasing in these matters with various relevant statutory support bodies.
How much income did The Garwood Foundation report in 2025?
The Garwood Foundation reported total income of £4.15m and reported expenditure of £3.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Garwood Foundation?
The Garwood Foundation has a program ratio of 78.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Garwood Foundation registered as a charity?
The Garwood Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 February 1977 as charity number 272905. It has been registered for 49 years.
Who runs The Garwood Foundation?
The Garwood Foundation 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 Garwood Foundation operate?
The Garwood Foundation operates across 7 areas, including Barking And Dagenham, Croydon, Lambeth and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Garwood Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Garwood Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 272905.
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Also Known As
- Croydon Sutton and District Spastics Society
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- 30 July 2026
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