THE GARDENS TRUST
Registration #1053446 · Registered
https://thegardenstrust.org/enquiries@thegardenstrust.org
70 Cowcross Street London EC1M 6E
The Society promotes the study of garden history through the publication of a journal, 'Garden History' and an annual conference, lectures, seminars and visits. The Society promotes the protection and conservation of historic parks, gardens and designed landscapes through a Conservation Committee and a team of Conservation Officers.
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About THE GARDENS TRUST
THE GARDENS TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1053446). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 80/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE GARDENS TRUST reported a total income of £306,709 and total expenditure of £373,881, a spending ratio of 122% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE GARDENS TRUST describes its activities as follows: The Society promotes the study of garden history through the publication of a journal, 'Garden History' and an annual conference, lectures, seminars and visits. The Society promotes the protection and conservation of historic parks, gardens and designed landscapes through a Conservation Committee and a team of Conservation Officers. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE GARDENS TRUST. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 121.9% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £306,709 | £373,881 | 122% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026