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The Royal Parks [limited]

Notable UK charity

We look after eight of London's largest open spaces; Hyde, The Green, Richmond, Greenwich, St James's, Bushy and The Regent's Parks, and Kensington Gardens. We also manage other important open spaces in the capital including Grosvenor Square Garden, Brompton Cemetery, Victoria Tower Gardens, Canning Green and Poet's Corner.

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Activities & Mission

We look after eight of London's largest open spaces; Hyde, The Green, Richmond, Greenwich, St James's, Bushy and The Regent's Parks, and Kensington Gardens. We also manage other important open spaces in the capital including Grosvenor Square Garden, Brompton Cemetery, Victoria Tower Gardens, Canning Green and Poet's Corner.

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
£109,911,000
Latest Expenditure
£113,390,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 62.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 60.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,965,000
Charitable Activities £9,169,000
Other Trading £46,348,000
Investments £1,240,000
Other Income £50,189,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £68,514,000
Raising Funds £6,374,000
Governance £258,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £38,502,000

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
£109,911,000
£113,390,000£68,514,000£159,462,000£23,000,000389 / 1800
2024
£123,019,000
£113,108,000£61,570,000£163,785,000£22,000,000295 / 1800
2023
£104,642,000
£95,766,000£52,779,000£153,701,000£19,000,000244 / 1900
2022
£87,721,000
£76,840,000£41,276,000£137,141,000£13,000,000174 / 1883
2021
£48,307,000
£52,403,000£33,076,000£126,578,000£13,000,000163 / 2500

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Parks [limited]

What does The Royal Parks [limited] do?

We look after eight of London's largest open spaces; Hyde, The Green, Richmond, Greenwich, St James's, Bushy and The Regent's Parks, and Kensington Gardens. We also manage other important open spaces in the capital including Grosvenor Square Garden, Brompton Cemetery, Victoria Tower Gardens, Canning Green and Poet's Corner.

How much income did The Royal Parks [limited] report in 2025?

The Royal Parks [limited] reported total income of £109.91m and reported expenditure of £113.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Royal Parks [limited] registered as a charity?

The Royal Parks [limited] was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 2017 as charity number 1172042. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs The Royal Parks [limited]?

The Royal Parks [limited] is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Parks [limited] operate?

The Royal Parks [limited] operates across 7 areas, including Camden, City Of Westminster, Greenwich and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Royal Parks [limited] a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Parks [limited] is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1172042.

Details

Address
THE OLD POLICE HOUSE
HYDE PARK
LONDON
W2 2UH
Registration Date
15 March 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5096383
Charity Number
1172042

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Trustees

Adam Hug
BRONWYN HILL CBE
Councillor Anthony Okereke
Countess of Antrim Aurora Dale McDonnell
Edwyn Nicholas Launders
Gareth Roberts
Harris Bokhari
Jane Ellen Hurst
Loyd Daniel Gilman Grossman
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard Hamilton

Sectors & Classifications

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