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Willoughbridge Garden Trust

Also known as: Dorothy Clive Garden

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.

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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.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£620,760
Latest Expenditure
£546,941

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 43.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 24% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 49.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 11% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 67.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 4% of UK Facilities 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 £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

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£620,760
£546,941£270,816£974,901£481,00018 / 72
2023
£498,268
£500,7780 / 35
2022
£442,495
£463,2560 / 50
2021
£545,416
£409,472£199,924£988,400£703,96415 / 45
2020
£296,232
£323,7880 / 52

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Willoughbridge Garden Trust

What does Willoughbridge Garden Trust do?

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.

How much income did Willoughbridge Garden Trust report in 2024?

Willoughbridge Garden Trust reported total income of £621k and reported expenditure of £547k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Willoughbridge Garden Trust?

Willoughbridge Garden Trust has a program ratio of 43.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 421 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Willoughbridge Garden Trust registered as a charity?

Willoughbridge Garden Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 July 1965 as charity number 522695. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs Willoughbridge Garden Trust?

Willoughbridge Garden Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Willoughbridge Garden Trust operate?

Willoughbridge Garden Trust operates across 4 areas: Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Shropshire and Staffordshire.

Is Willoughbridge Garden Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Willoughbridge Garden Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 522695.

Details

Address
The Dorothy Clive Garden
Willoughbridge
Market Drayton
TF9 4EU
Registration Date
21 July 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
522695
Charity Number
522695

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Trustees

WILLOUGHBRIDGE GARDEN TRUST LTD

Sectors & Classifications

Facilities Leisure

Also Known As

  • Dorothy Clive Garden

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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