Leisure Charities That specialise in Gardening

Day provision providing education for people with mixed disabilities and disaffected young people. We specialise in personal development through horticultural skills and promoting life long learning with access to nature.

The promotion of improvement in wellbeing as a result of accessing the therapeutic benefits of gardening in a volunteer supported environment, which includes better physical health, improved psychological health, improved social opportunities, learning new skills and access to the natural environment.To provide this service in Farncombe and the surrounding areas.

To advance the education of the general public in the principles of organic farming, growing and gardening.

To advance research into the science and practice of agriculture with particular reference to horticulture and assist in the dissemination of the results of the said research work by the publication of a journal to be called "Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology" which journal shall be available to members of the general public

Huntingdonshire Volunteer Centre (HVC) aims to promote and develop volunteering across Huntingdonshire. It operates from bases in each of the four main towns, providing some services directly (e.g. Social Car Scheme, Gardening service) and others by putting volunteers in touch with other charities. It works to develop and market volunteering opportunities and good practice.

Grants are given to projects related to horticulture that include: Education and training in horticulture. Conservation, maintenance, and improvement of the environment.Changing for the better public attitudes towards the natural environment.Advancement of horticulture through science.

MindFood is an Ealing based charity that supports people with depression, anxiety and stress to improve their wellbeing through gardening, mindfulness and horticulture.

We have developed into a multi-award winning group of 200 mainly consisting of young adults, implemented 15 projects, aiming to make a difference in communities through care-home entertainments, clean-ups, youth festivals, gardening, weeding, balsam bashing, farming, painting, graffiti removal, gum removal, blood drives, food donations, cheering and disaster relief.

The object of LPTC shall be advancement of education and training by means of collaboration with City & Guilds Land Based Services in the administration and provision of certificates of competence in practical agriculture, horticulture and forestry.

The Green Team recruits volunteers and trains them in horticulture and gardening, and deploys them to provide a low-cost gardening service to older and disabled people within a ten mile radius of Goole, East Riding. Volunteers also cultivate fruit, vegetables and flowers on a rented allotment in Goole.

In or near the City of Birmingham - the promotion and cultivation of the arts, heritage and open spaces by giving grants to public charities and to Feeney Fellows

space2grow is located in central Farnham, Surrey and aims to improve the wellbeing of a variety of people living in the local area by offering them the opportunity to connect with others in the great outdoors, through horticulture and conversation.

Provides horticultural training and work experience for people with learning disabilities.

The Trust owns these historic woodland gardens, listed Grade 2*, based on a design by Humphrey Repton which adjoin Antony House, Cornwall (a National Trust property), which are regularly open to the public. The gardens are also used for the purposes of research, with a view to furthering the study and science of botany and the improvement of the methods and practice of horticulture.

Working with young students, who are struggling to engage with mainstream education, on alternative learning experiences including outdoor activities, small animal care, horticultural and workshop projects, to gain life skills, practical learning and support for them to return to full time education.

Provides hot freshly cooked 3 course meals to homeless and vulnerable people at two weekly drop in sessions. The sessions cater for between 50 to 150 people. We also provide practical advice on where to find emergency accommodation and work with outreach and health services. We also run a gardening project that involves services users in growing the vegetables that contribute to the meals.

Improve the welfare and general wellbeing of the older members of the Newport Pagnell community by organising and running a variety of activities. The charity provides a day centre, a weekly club, a weekly exercise group, computer classes, art class, gardening club, friends group, tai-chi class, pop-in centre and monthly lunches. In addition, trips out are provided along with Christmas events.

To organise an annual agricultural/horticultural/horse show for the people of Minsterley and surrounding area which promotes farming and its associated crafts. To arrange social events to support the above financially, and involve the local community in the shows patronage.

Our object is to advance the education of the public in the subject of horticulture and horticultural practices. We aim to teach and learn about sustainable growing practices in the High Peak climate; share knowledge with our volunteers and visitors; support the aim of long term food security; and build and maintain an environment where all people are welcome,

The historic Gardens are maintained for the enjoyment of the public, for the growth and propagation of trees and plants, for the furtherance of the study and science of botany, and for the promotion of the conservation of nature, especially those rarer species of plants and trees in danger of loss of cultivation.

INTERACT WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES, CAMPAIGNING ON ISSUES AFFECTING QUALITY OF LIFE SUCH AS ROAD SAFETY. RUN ACTIVITIES/EVENTS FOR VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS YOUTH CLUB, GARDENING CLUB AND LUNCH CLUB. PROVIDE A FORUM WHEREBY THERE IS LIAISON AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT BETWEEN VARIOUS SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS. ACQUIRED THE CLOSED METHODIST CHAPEL FOR USE AS A VILLAGE HALL.

Preservation and restoration of the Borde Hill Collection.The provision of education and training in horticulture, with a focus on the Borde Hill Collection, for all ages of the general public.

Horticultural Therapy for Volunteers. Social Services referrals & Mental Heath Organisations. Providing Unemployed people with work experience in Gardening. Sunnyside's Aims & Objectives are for total inclusiveness in all Disabilities and all areas of the Community it is based in.

1) To promote the advancement of training for the land based employment within Derbyshire and surrounding geographical area.2) To support other organisations in maintaining standards related to the awards. 3) Facilitate the recruitment and training of verifiers for awards related to land based work.4) Liaise with other training & education providers to enhance opportunities.

The Society did not hold a Show in 2020 due to Covid-19