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The Mudlarks Community

Also known as: Mudlarks Community Garden

Mudlarks is a Hertford based charity supporting vulnerable young people and adults. Through our horticultural and enterprise initiatives we provide therapy, learning and meaningful work opportunities in the community which help to build confidence, improve wellbeing, increase self-worth and develop work related skills.

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Activities & Mission

Mudlarks is a Hertford based charity supporting vulnerable young people and adults. Through our horticultural and enterprise initiatives we provide therapy, learning and meaningful work opportunities in the community which help to build confidence, improve wellbeing, increase self-worth and develop work related skills.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£923,399
Latest Expenditure
£812,694

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £55,756
Charitable Activities £849,038
Other Trading £13,994
Investments £4,611
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £803,995
Raising Funds £8,699
Governance £0
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
£923,399
£812,694£803,995£504,607£475,95934 / 60
2024
£791,437
£873,248£863,249£393,902£351,42138 / 60
2023
£807,648
£854,388£850,942£475,713£260,00040 / 60
2022
£770,648
£680,418£675,464£522,453£260,00042 / 60
2021
£760,669
£645,272£638,790£432,223£260,00039 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Mudlarks Community

What does The Mudlarks Community do?

Mudlarks is a Hertford based charity supporting vulnerable young people and adults. Through our horticultural and enterprise initiatives we provide therapy, learning and meaningful work opportunities in the community which help to build confidence, improve wellbeing, increase self-worth and develop work related skills.

How much income did The Mudlarks Community report in 2025?

The Mudlarks Community reported total income of £923k and reported expenditure of £813k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Mudlarks Community?

The Mudlarks Community has a program ratio of 87.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Mudlarks Community registered as a charity?

The Mudlarks Community was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 October 2009 as charity number 1132403. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Mudlarks Community?

The Mudlarks Community is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Mudlarks Community operate?

The Mudlarks Community operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Mudlarks Community a registered charity?

Yes — The Mudlarks Community is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132403.

Details

Address
1 Priory Wharf
HERTFORD
SG14 1RJ
Registration Date
29 October 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5003807
Charity Number
1132403

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Trustees

Alison Janet Voyle
Jane Louise Guinn
Mary Murphy
Paul Richard Smith
Stephen Wilson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Mudlarks Community Garden

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14 May 2026
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