Leisure Charities That specialise in Gardening

The RHS was founded in 1804 to inspire passion and excellence in horticulture. We want to enrich everyone's life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. To achieve our aim we undertake scientific research; provide education, training and horticultural advice; support community horticulture projects; and share our renowned gardens and shows with the public.

The primary objectives of the trust as defined by the memorandum and articles of association are the encouragement of the arts, the promotion and advancement of education, and the cultivation and improvement of public education in drama, mime, opera, singing, music, dance, painting, and sculpture, cinema, literature and other arts.

To promote and operate an academy of dramatic art. To advance the art of drama by means of giving instruction in and promoting the study, practice and knowledge of dramatic literature. To promote and supervise such instruction most condusive to the cultivation and dissemination of the art of drama in the United Kingdom and English speaking world.

The promotion of agriculture, horticulture, forestry and conservation, primarily through the society's Summer show, Winter fair and Spring festival.

The Three Counties Agricultural Society's charitable objectives are to promote agriculture, horticulture, arboriculture, apiculture, rural skills and crafts, and conservation for the public benefit. We fulfil our objectives through staging annual shows with a programme of educative content at our showground in Malvern, administering educational bursary schemes, and other educational activities.

The object of the Society is to operate a conservation based organisation for the benefit and education of our visitors to promote zooloogy, arboriculture, horticulture and botany.The purpose of Dudley Zoological Services is to create funds for the pursuit of the above objectives.

Camphill Milton Keynes provides a community for adults with learning disabilities to live, learn, work and celebrate life together. Individuals are supported to reach their full potential through a range or creative, horticultural and enabling activities and workshops and or through support in maximising independence and developing daily living skills in our accommodation settings.

The objects of the charity are to advance education, particularly among young persons, and to relieve the need of unemployed persons by the provision of vocational and academic training connected with the horse racing, equestrian, agricultural, horticultural and their allied areas. The charity has two specific mission statements in its Corporate Plan.

We organize training and volunteering opportunities for people of all age groups. We have a comprehensive network of employer placements in a range of disciplines including, residential and nursing care homes, schools, nurseries, day care centres, print, horticulture and motor vehicle, amongst others. Our mainstream programmes include Foundation Learning, Apprenticeships and Train to Gain.

Garden Organic promotes organic gardening. Our focus is on individual, community and school gardens throughout the UK. We use innovative practices to inspire and encourage people to grow organically. We collaborate with others to achieve the greatest impact.

We provide community support to people with, ill mental health and carers to promote well-being for all. Services include Wellbeing; Counselling; Young Persons 'Be You'; Primary Care Mental Health; Safe Haven crisis centres; Ugly Duckling furniture upcycling and gardening. We offer 1 to 1, peer and group support; activities; courses; advice and information.

The holding of an annual show for the exhibition of livestock, farm & horticultural produce, machinery & other things pertaining to agriculture.The encouragement of rural education & the improvement of agriculture generally through the provision of awards and financial help to students.Raising awareness of agriculture to school children via school visits and the Living Land show.

The Society's Royal Charter 1802 states the purpose as 'The Cultivation of the Science of Natural History in all its branches'. We have three key charitable activities:1) safeguarding and promoting our heritage collections; 2) advancing scientific knowledge and understanding; 3) engaging the public and educational outreach. Our vision is a world where nature is understood, valued and protected.

A charity delivering Day Opportunities to People with Learning Disabilities in their local community and in our Country Centre setting incorporating Horticulture, Stables, Farm and Cafe. Those we support are able to connect with their peers and the animals we keep, grow their skills in a supported environment, whilst creating the opportunity for them to lead a more independent and fulfilled life.

Age UK Surrey has been working closely with older people in the county since 1963. The Charity has developed services to meet the increasing demands of an ageing population, providing a Homehelp service, gardening, befriending, Shopmobility, Information & Advice and Healthy Living, and a computer Drop-in centre based in Guildford where older people learn IT skills.

Share provides vocational training, education, and opportunities for personal development to disabled people - especially those with learning disabilities, who may also have autism - and those facing health related barriers to independence and employment. We have 2 social enterprises offering catering and gardening services. Based in Wandsworth, we have no geographical boundaries.

Training in horticulture, cookery, carpentry, and the skills relating to the marketing and sale of related products. The provision of support for independent living.

Thrive is the leading UK gardening for health charity, helping to improve people's physical and mental health through gardening. Thrive has over 45 years' experience of an approach called Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH), where trained horticultural therapists work with people and plants to improve an individual's physical and psychological health, communication and social skills.

The current activities are to further public education in botany,horticulture and zoology and provide facilities for research. In addition the charity maintains and operates the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses for the above purpose and for the recreation of the public.

An education and environmental charity based on a working upland farm on the outskirts of Sheffield. It exists to nurture, inspire and expand horizons for children and young people. Farming, horticulture and the countryside are used to enhance and underpin existing educational and vocational provision, or to re-engage those who have been excluded from mainstream education.

The company was incorporated in 1983 for the provision of a rural, horticultural setting for the support of adults with learning and, or physical disabilities. Developing personal & social skills, individual opportunities and active participation in the local community. Day Care Provision and Sales of produce. Trading as 'Kehelland Trust' www.kehellandtrust.org.uk

The charity's object and principal activity is the promotion and development of the science, art and practice of horticulture by the promotion of shows and events.

The Company is established for the promotion, maintenance, and improvement of horticulture for the public benefit, lifestyle, educational and environmental activities in relation to the same.

1. Relief of persons with a physical and/or learning disability, the elderly and persons suffering or recovering from mental illness.2. Conserve, protect and enhance the natural and physical environment.3. Advance the education of the general public in horticultural and allied skills.

Brunswick offers purposeful work and training to people with learning difficulties. They have the chance to work in horticulture, cooking and crafts, and are supported to produce goods which are sold on site.