Leisure Charities That specialise in Gardening
Discover 269 Leisure charities that specialise in gardening. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Borde Hill Garden Limited
Facilities, Heritage, LeisurePreservation 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.
The Anglesey Agricultural Society
Economic and community development, Leisure, ResearchTo promote agriculture, horticulture and forestry and to advance science and research in connection with these subjects for the benefit of the public and to promote the improvement of livestock and the prevention and eradication of disease in animals useful to man in particular in the Isle of Anglesey and other parts of Wales.
Willoughbridge Garden Trust
Facilities, LeisureTO MAINTAIN, ENHANCE AND FURTHER DEVELOP A GARDEN INSPIRED BY THE MEMORY OF THE LATE DOROTHY CLIVE TO BE USED FOR THE ENJOYMENT AND BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT HORTICULTURAL EDUCATION FOR THE CONTINUING BENEFIT OF BOTH STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
The Springfields Horticultural Society Limited
Arts, Facilities, LeisureTo act as a horticultural society and to promote the study and practice of horticulture in all its branches and in particular, the cultivation and development of all varieties of flowers grown from bulbs and corms.
Alpine Garden Society
Arts, Facilities, LeisureTo promote an interest in all aspects of alpine plants, their cultivation in rock gardens and plant conservation in natural habitats. We are a membership organisation, publish a quarterly Journal for members, operate a seed exchange, make awards available for horticultural study, operate botanical tours for members to see plants in their natural habitats and publish alpine plant information.
The Burwarton And District Agricultural Society Limited
Economic and community development, LeisureORGANISATION OF ANNUAL EVENT FOR EXHIBITION OF LIVESTOCK, FARM AND HORTICULTURAL PRODUCE AND FOR THE DEMONSTRATION / EXHIBITION OF AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL AND FORESTRY METHODS AND PROCESSES, MACHINERY AND OTHER ITEMS CONSIDERED TO BE APPROPRIATE TO AN AGRICULTURAL SHOW. AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING, ENCOURAGEMENT OF YOUNG FARMERS AND OF INDUSTRIES OF INTEREST TO THE FARMING COMMUNITY.
The Ways And Means Trust Limited
Education, Health, LeisureThe Charity is for adults who have learning, physical or mental health disabilities with training, socialisation and work experience opportunities in a friendly, person-centred setting to assist them to lead rewarding lives, realise their potential and to build their confidence. To engage community and employers to educate on disability issues, which embrace and values inclusion and independence.
Cla Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareTo promote education about the countryside for young people from towns and cities and for disadvantaged peopleTo provide facilities for people with a wide range of disabilities to enjoy the benefits of the countrysideTo support the advancment of education in agriculture, horticulture and conservation for disabled and disadvantaged people
The Shropshire Horticultural Society
Education, LeisureThe charity continues to fulfil the requirements of its primary objective, being the promotion of horticultural education. This has been achieved by organising the annual Shrewsbury Flower Show, organising lectures on horticultural events, supporting, through the Percy Thrower Bursary the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition and by making charitable donations.
The Nineveh Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, Environment, Leisure1/ The health and welfare and education of the general public. 2/ To promote the study and appreciation of agriculture, horticulture, silviculture, land management, ecology & conservation and preservation of the countryside. 3/ In furtherance of the above to make payments to any person or charitable body whose objects include the above objectives.
Beyond The Wall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureDay 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.
Cardigan Centre
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, LeisureThe Cardigan Centre's public building is used for community activities, educational courses and constructive leisure and welfare programmes, and has offices leased to local enterprises. Specialist work includes services for young people, older people, healthy living, handyperson and gardening services, practical help for groups, networks and enterprises, and provision of community information.
Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre
Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, LeisureWe offer activities that promote healthy living, the acquisition of life skills, independence and engagement with neighbours. These vary based on the needs and the expressed wishes of our users. Currently we provide: HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND SELF CARE EDUCATION, GARDENING CLUB, ARTS PROJECT, PEER MENTOR VOLUNTEERS, JOINT WORKING INITIATIVES WITH LOCAL PARTNERS, BREAKOUT (School Holiday Activities)
The Women's Farm And Garden Association
Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureWomen Returners to Amenity Gardening Scheme (WRAGs), training courses, workshops, seminar, tours, newsletters, membership of WFGA and the funding initiative 'The Christine Ladley Fund, garden visits and work experience opportunities.
United Counties Agricultural And Hunters Society
Economic and community development, LeisureTo promote improvements in agriculutre generally, inlcuding forestry and horticulture, by holding exhibitions thereof and to use the Charity's showground and land for the generation of income in support of such activities.
Kingsbridge Age Concern
Facilities, Housing, LeisureAn independently registered charity responsible for raising its own funds. We promote the health & wellbeing of anyone over 55 living in and around Kingsbridge. Our services include: daily drop-in 'Chatty Cafe' (Mon-Sat), lunch (Mon-Fri), breakfast (Sat), meals on wheels (Mon-Fri), home help & gardening support, advice & signposting, activities and support groups, room hire for community events.
Stanley Smith UK Horticultural Trust
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ResearchThe advancement of research in any branch of horticulture and the publication of the results of such research; Assisting in the creation, development, preservation and maintenance of gardens accessible to the public; Promotion of the cultivation of plants which have horticultural value and new plants; and Assisting in the publication of books or other works related to the science of horticulture.
Liverpool Medical Institution
Arts, Health, Leisure, ResearchThe Institution was established for the cultivation of knowledge in medicine, surgery and the collateral branches of science, together with the maintenance of a library.The Institution was established as an association in 1770 and incorporated under a Royal Charter dated 23 June 1964.The principle activities are the library, lectures and meetings for members and conference activity.
Jubilee Gardens (1978) Limited
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe company is a registered charity and is principally engaged in providing horticultural training for adults with learning disabilities. This activity continued through out the year. The object for which the company is established is to promote and provide for the advancement of education and training of people with learning disabilities and to promote the development of horticultural skills
Minsterley Show Society
Animals, Arts, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareTo 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.
Association Of Friends Of Bristol University Botanic Garden
Associations, Education, Facilities, LeisureTo support the work and development of the Botanic Garden and to stimulate interest through a variety of events and activities. Income generated by such events, and also from membership subscriptions, is used to invest in new projects in the garden, make a major contribution to its upkeep and support horticultural education through the funding of trainees in the garden.
Lincolnshire Proficiency Test Committee
Economic and community development, LeisureThe 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 High Beeches Gardens Conservation Trust
Environment, Facilities, Leisure, ResearchThe 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.
Carew Pole Garden Trust
Facilities, Leisure, ResearchThe 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.
Derbyshire Landskills
Economic and community development, Education, Leisure1) 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.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many gardening leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 269 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.