willoughbridge garden trust

The charity supports the general public. Willoughbridge Garden Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is the environment, conservation, or heritage. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Market Drayton and operates in Cheshire East, Shropshire, and various other locations.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

TO MAINTAIN, ENHANCE AND FURTHER DEVELOP A GARDEN INSPIRED BY THE MEMORY OF THE LATE DOROTHY CLIVE TO BE USED FOR THE ENJOYMENT AND BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT HORTICULTURAL EDUCATION FOR THE CONTINUING BENEFIT OF BOTH STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Cheshire East Shropshire Staffordshire Cheshire West & Chester

Financial Information

Latest Income

£620,760

Latest Expenditure

£546,941

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 43.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 49.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 67.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £119,978

Charitable Activities £205,417

Other Trading £277,697

Investments £15,765

Other Income £1,903

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £270,816

Raising Funds £276,125

Governance £92,431

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£620,760	£546,941	£270,816	£974,901	£481,000	18 / 72
2023	£498,268	£500,778				0 / 35
2022	£442,495	£463,256				0 / 50
2021	£545,416	£409,472	£199,924	£988,400	£703,964	15 / 45
2020	£296,232	£323,788				0 / 52