# THE GARDEN CLASSROOM

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1168587
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Aug. 3, 2016
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1168587


## Contact

- **Address:** Newington Green Park Building, 2 Newington Green, London
- **Postcode:** N1 4RF
- **Phone:** 02072880188
- **Email:** info@thegardenclassroom.org.uk
- **Website:** www.thegardenclassroom.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE:(A) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY AMONGST CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES FROM INNER CITY AREAS, BY PROVIDING CREATIVE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE AND EDUCATE WHILE NURTURING A RESPECT FOR THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT;(B) TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR SUCH CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE AND ENABLING THEM TO ENJOY THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS THAT COME FROM HAVING A CONNECTION WITH NATURE.

**Activities:** The Garden Classroom delivers high quality activities in natural environments.  Education, recreation and community activities are at the heart of what TGC does.  It connects people with nature and with each other, in nature, and cultivates an interest in the natural world.  Outdoor learning & recreation in natural environments, countryside projects and camping are at the heart of TGC's service.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Environment/conservation/heritage, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £831074 | £738052 | £199978 | 8 |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £691328 | £711202 | £106956 | 15 |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £575241 | £571181 | £126829 | 8 |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £499336 | £556215 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £472789 | £501044 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Raakesh Patel** (Chair) — appointed April 27, 2021
- Galeemah Adams — appointed Dec. 5, 2018
- Jessica Martin — appointed Jan. 26, 2024
- Kirsten Snelling — appointed Jan. 26, 2024
- Mehul Desai — appointed Sept. 26, 2024
- Rachel Metcalf — appointed Sept. 26, 2024
- Sarah Victoria Jain — appointed Dec. 5, 2018
- Staci Nakayama — appointed Sept. 26, 2024
- VIKRAM JAIN — appointed Feb. 5, 2017