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Visit www.cityoflondon.gov.ukAbout Hampstead Heath
The objective of the charity is the preservation of Hampstead Heath for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHampstead Heath is a registered arts & culture nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £11M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Hampstead Heath has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 81 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
Hampstead Heath is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hampstead Heath has £11M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £669K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hampstead Heath is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £11M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Hampstead Heath. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Hampstead Heath has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 98% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. Visit the Hampstead Heath profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The objective of the charity is the preservation of Hampstead Heath for the recreation and enjoyment of the public. Hampstead Heath is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1990.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United Kingdom: Hampstead Heath's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of £11M is well above the peer average of £669K.
Hampstead Heath is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. HAMPSTEAD HEATH is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
HAMPSTEAD HEATH is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
HAMPSTEAD HEATH is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralHampstead Heath ponds to permit trans swimmers and upgrade women's privacy - London Evening Standard
'No racing whippets or sorting bones' - the quirky byelaws of Hampstead Heath - Ham & High
Hampstead ponds update - Sex Matters
Prices have gone up at four of north London’s most popular open water swimming spots - Time Out Worldwide
Hampstead Heath ponds will remain trans-inclusive: ‘Most swimmers welcome this decision’ - PinkNews
Budding shepherds needed to watch over a flock on Hampstead Heath - Ham & High
Hampstead Heath ponds to permit trans swimmers - lbc.co.uk
Hampstead Heath swimming ponds will remain open to trans people - attitude.co.uk
Hampstead Heath bathing ponds to stay trans-inclusive with privacy upgrades - The Mirror
Hampstead Heath spends £1m on 'privacy' upgrades after letting trans swimmers in women's pond - GB News
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Quick facts about Hampstead Heath
- What is Hampstead Heath?
- Hampstead Heath is a arts & culture nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The objective of the charity is the preservation of Hampstead Heath for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.
- When was Hampstead Heath founded?
- Hampstead Heath was founded in 1990.
- Where is Hampstead Heath located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Hampstead Heath's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hampstead Heath trustworthy?
- Hampstead Heath has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Hampstead Heath's website?
- https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
- Are donations to Hampstead Heath tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.