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The Mudchute Association

Also known as: The Mudchute Association Limited, Mudchute Park and Farm

The Green Heart of East London, managing 32 acres of metropolitan green space as a country park; providing environmental education for children and youth especially the disadvantaged; equestrian centre, rare breeds of farm animals and poultry, childrens nursery; cafe and shop; training opportunities for long term unemployed; volunteering opportunities galore.

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Activities & Mission

The Green Heart of East London, managing 32 acres of metropolitan green space as a country park; providing environmental education for children and youth especially the disadvantaged; equestrian centre, rare breeds of farm animals and poultry, childrens nursery; cafe and shop; training opportunities for long term unemployed; volunteering opportunities galore.

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,959,706
Latest Expenditure
£1,993,365

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 58% 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

Donations & Legacies £146,085
Charitable Activities £1,705,670
Other Trading £104,742
Investments £3,209
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,978,371
Raising Funds £14,994
Governance £15,215
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,959,706
£1,993,365£1,978,371£803,185£301,66668 / 1560
2024
£1,746,842
£1,710,856£1,670,423£836,844£296,24161 / 1040
2023
£1,772,573
£1,510,634£1,495,557£800,858£263,05458 / 10
2022
£1,661,108
£1,849,665£1,735,238£532,118£186,72164 / 10
2021
£1,472,657
£1,439,405£1,189,315£720,675£316,70150 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Mudchute Association

What does The Mudchute Association do?

The Green Heart of East London, managing 32 acres of metropolitan green space as a country park; providing environmental education for children and youth especially the disadvantaged; equestrian centre, rare breeds of farm animals and poultry, childrens nursery; cafe and shop; training opportunities for long term unemployed; volunteering opportunities galore.

How much income did The Mudchute Association report in 2025?

The Mudchute Association reported total income of £1.96m and reported expenditure of £1.99m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Mudchute Association?

The Mudchute Association has a program ratio of 101.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Mudchute Association registered as a charity?

The Mudchute Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 July 1982 as charity number 284907. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs The Mudchute Association?

The Mudchute Association is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Mortimer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Mudchute Association operate?

The Mudchute Association operates across 7 areas, including Essex, Greenwich, Hackney and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Mudchute Association a registered charity?

Yes — The Mudchute Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 284907.

Details

Address
Mudchute Farm & Park
Pier Street
Isle of Dogs
LONDON
E14 3HP
Registration Date
28 July 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
284907
Charity Number
284907

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Trustees

Susan Mortimer Chair
Hussain Almusawa
James Etherington
MARGARET ROSE PHILLIPS
Also governs 2 other charities
MARY GRAY
Peter Gratwick
RAYMOND JOHN SWINDELLS
Tahira Webb
Tara Joseph

Also Known As

  • The Mudchute Association Limited
  • Mudchute Park and Farm

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