The Groundwork South Trust Limited
Also known as: The Colne Valley Park Groundwork Trust Limited, The Thames Valley Groundwork Trust Limited, Groundwork Thames Valley
In relation to its "Beneficial Area":1. To promote conservation, protection and improvement of the physical/natural environment.2. To implement recreation/leisure solutions which enhance social welfare in the community.3. To advance public education in environmental/sustainability issues.4. Via a social enterprise, contribute to wider national strategies on crime reduction.
Activities & Mission
In relation to its "Beneficial Area":1. To promote conservation, protection and improvement of the physical/natural environment.2. To implement recreation/leisure solutions which enhance social welfare in the community.3. To advance public education in environmental/sustainability issues.4. Via a social enterprise, contribute to wider national strategies on crime reduction.
Grants
The Groundwork South Trust Limited makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £9,384,754
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 63% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 366). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 94% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £9,432,485 | £9,384,754 | £9,384,754 | £16,909 | £16,909 | 135 / 2500 |
| 2024 | £9,361,404 | £9,319,720 | £9,319,720 | -£30,822 | £0 | 167 / 2500 |
| 2023 | £7,590,322 | £7,379,049 | £7,379,049 | -£72,506 | £0 | 151 / 2821 |
| 2022 | £6,600,345 | £6,408,439 | £6,408,439 | -£283,779 | £0 | 108 / 3495 |
| 2021 | £4,707,895 | £4,698,943 | £4,698,943 | -£475,685 | £0 | 88 / 950 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Groundwork South Trust Limited
What does The Groundwork South Trust Limited do?
In relation to its "Beneficial Area":1. To promote conservation, protection and improvement of the physical/natural environment.2. To implement recreation/leisure solutions which enhance social welfare in the community.3. To advance public education in environmental/sustainability issues.4. Via a social enterprise, contribute to wider national strategies on crime reduction.
How much income did The Groundwork South Trust Limited report in 2025?
The Groundwork South Trust Limited reported total income of £9.43m and reported expenditure of £9.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Groundwork South Trust Limited?
The Groundwork South Trust Limited has a program ratio of 99.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 366 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Groundwork South Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The Groundwork South Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 February 1986 as charity number 293705. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs The Groundwork South Trust Limited?
The Groundwork South Trust Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Peter Head. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Groundwork South Trust Limited operate?
The Groundwork South Trust Limited operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Groundwork South Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Groundwork South Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293705.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Colne Valley Park Groundwork Trust Limited
- The Thames Valley Groundwork Trust Limited
- Groundwork Thames Valley
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated