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Leisure Charities That specialise in Gardening

Discover 305 Leisure charities that specialise in gardening. Use the search below to filter within these results.

305
Charities
£2,623,940,098
Total Income
£282,053
Avg Income
80.9%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

The Royal Horticultural Society

Facilities, Leisure, Research

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.

Latest Income: £133,675,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Mayflower Theatre Trust

Arts, Charitable activities, Leisure

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.

Latest Income: £28,804,714
Areas of Operation: Southampton City
Status: Registered
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The Royal Academy Of Dramatic Art

Arts, Leisure

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.

Latest Income: £16,724,000
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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Three Counties Agricultural Society

Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

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.

Latest Income: £7,980,232
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Dudley And West Midlands Zoological Society Limited

Facilities, Leisure

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.

Latest Income: £5,907,415
Areas of Operation: Dudley
Status: Registered
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Camphill Milton Keynes Communities Limited

Beneficiary group, Leisure

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.

Latest Income: £5,462,310
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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National Horseracing College Limited

Animals, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

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.

Latest Income: £3,897,501
Areas of Operation: Doncaster
Status: Registered
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Springboard Sunderland Trust

Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social care

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.

Latest Income: £3,418,484
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Henry Doubleday Research Association

Education, Facilities, Leisure

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.

Latest Income: £3,216,202
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Kent County Agricultural Society

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

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.

Latest Income: £2,711,085
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The Linnean Society Of London

Heritage, Leisure, Research

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.

Latest Income: £2,632,979
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Ferring Country Centre Limited

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure

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.

Latest Income: £2,411,001
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Share Community Limited

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

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.

Latest Income: £2,290,762
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Apuldram Centre

Leisure

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

Latest Income: £2,180,775
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Society For Horticultural Therapy

Health, Leisure

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.

Latest Income: £2,110,645
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Birmingham Botanical And Horticultural Society Limited

Charitable activities, Facilities, Leisure

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.

Latest Income: £2,011,835
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Whirlow Hall Farm Trust Limited

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

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.

Latest Income: £1,719,490
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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Kehelland Horticultural Centre Limited

Economic and community development, Leisure, Social care

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

Latest Income: £1,593,642
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The North Of England Horticultural Society

Leisure, Research

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.

Latest Income: £1,470,144
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Southport Flower Show

Leisure

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.

Latest Income: £1,405,483
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Plants And Minds

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, Heritage, Leisure

Plants and Minds uses horticulture to offer realistic supportive meaningful pressure-free work rehabilitation to adults with severe and enduring mental illness. We aim to restore confidence, self-esteem and dignity while providing security and stability by having no time limit to attendance.We endeavour to reduce stigma and discrimination by increasing public awareness of mental illness

Latest Income: £1,184,663
Areas of Operation: Bournemouth
Status: Registered
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Brunswick Organic Nurseries LTD

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Leisure

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.

Latest Income: £984,123
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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The Newbury And District Agricultural Society

Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

To promote advance and improve for the public benefit agriculture, horticulture, forestry and rural crafts and skills in all their branches and forms and to encourage interest, skill and industry in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, rural crafts and skills and all trades, crafts, businesses, and professions connected therewith.

Latest Income: £900,202
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Deen City Farm Limited

Animals, Economic and community development, Leisure

The provision of an educational resource for the benefit of those in Merton and neighbouring boroughs to which people can contribute and gain skills, confidence and knowledge in areas such as agriculture, horticulture and equine studies.

Latest Income: £817,030
Areas of Operation: Merton
Status: Registered
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Dawlish Gardens Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure

The main objective of the charity is the promotion for the public benefit of providing sheltered training and therapeutic employment for disabled clients in horticulture.

Latest Income: £787,762
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many gardening leisure charities are there in the UK?

There are 305 registered gardening leisure charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the gardening leisure charities by income?

Royal Mencap Society is the largest by latest reported annual income (£247.3m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.

What is the combined annual income of gardening leisure charities?

Gardening leisure charities reported a combined annual income of £2.6bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for gardening leisure charities?

Across all gardening leisure charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 80.9%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of gardening leisure charities?

Gardening leisure charities have an average annual income of £282k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.