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Leisure Charities That specialise in Gardening

Discover 887 Leisure charities that specialise in gardening. Use the search below to filter within these results.

887
Charities
£8,616,316,045
Total Income
£339,613
Avg Income
85.4%
Program Ratio

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

Shine (west Bowling)

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social welfare

Shine delivers a range of community services to bring renewal to one of the UK's most deprived neighbourhoods. This includes job-club and digital inclusion, credit union and social supermarkets, financial budgeting, a children's clothes bank, parenting support, exercise classes, gardening, care for the homeless, refugee support, counselling, arts projects and community events.

Latest Income: £265,319
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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Tuppenny Barn Education Limited

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure

Tuppenny Barn creates learning experiences for all ages and to promote the benefits of growing, cooking & eating healthy food to children and adults. From hosting school trips & after-school clubs, to workshops and holiday activities, we teach children where food comes from, the benefits of eating healthily food and give them the skills to grow their own. We run a horticulture therapy project.

Latest Income: £265,314
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The Denbighshire And Flintshire Agricultural Society Limited

Economic and community development, Leisure

To promote, improve and encourage agriculture and horticulture by mean of inter alia, education and holding of shows.

Latest Income: £263,043
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Brighton Permaculture Trust

Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure

Brighton Permaculture Trust:- runs 40 courses a year in permaculture, fruit growing, horticulture, sustainable design and building- runs community events celebrating the seasons - plants traditional orchards for communities and schools- manages 4 organic orchards in Brighton- provides volunteering opportunities for over 350 volunteers

Latest Income: £262,746
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Bollington Community Association CIO

Associations, Education, Leisure

Community Use, Nostalgia Trails, Computer Training, Shopping Project, Art, Bridge for Beginners, Creative Writing, Gardening, Walking for Wealth, Woodcraft

Latest Income: £256,626
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Okehampton And District Agricultural Association

Economic and community development, Leisure

Advancement of agriculture and horticulture and allied industries including the holding of an annual show at Okehampton, Devon.

Latest Income: £256,011
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Nineveh Charitable Trust

Economic and community development, Environment, Leisure

1/ 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.

Latest Income: £253,849
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Normandy Community Therapy Garden

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social welfare

The Therapy Garden works to have a positive and significant impact on the lives of people facing challenges in life. Whether by helping to equip young people who have additional learning needs for a future in the workplace or reducing the isolation of a stroke survivor. We change lives for the better and we do that by creating a safe place to enjoy the power of gardening connecting with nature.

Latest Income: £250,091
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Martineau Gardens

Beneficiary group, Environment, Facilities, Health, Leisure

Connecting education, well being and the natural environment.Therapeutic Horticulture for people with mental health issues and learning disabilities.Environmental Education for local schoolchildren and eco-activities for families.Wildlife habitat in SLINC woodland.A beautiful organically managed garden, open to the public six days a week, located just 2 miles from Birmingham City Centre.

Latest Income: £242,890
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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The Owen Smith Charitable Trust

Environment, Heritage, Leisure

To: -Educate and inform the public about nature, wildlife, food & nutrition. -Teach people how to grow healthy nutritious food -Enhance health & wellbeing through access to true nature-Provide habitat for indigenous wildlife to help reverse species extinction -Research gardening techniques with the potential to restore soil health and store atmospheric carbon to mitigate climate change

Latest Income: £240,000
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Bakewell Agricultural And Horticultural Society

Economic and community development, Leisure

The staging of agricultural & horticultural events to help bring town and country together and to promote understanding of the rural way of life.

Latest Income: £238,666
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Beyond The Wall

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure

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.

Latest Income: £237,597
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The Cornwall Garden Society

Arts, Facilities, Leisure

The original aim was for garden owners in the county to display and compete with each others gardens and plants. Since then its activities have diversified to include a programme of free lectures, the publication of a journal and arranging a wide range of garden visits, outings, walks and talks and other activities and there is a grant programme for horticultural students.

Latest Income: £236,505
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The Nidderdale Agricultural Society Limited

Economic and community development, Leisure

To promote agricultural, horticultural and other kindred arts and interests

Latest Income: £235,113
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Avalon Assessments Limited

Economic and community development, Leisure

We provide assessments mainly for the Agricultural,Horticulture and allied industries,using both computer based and practical types of assessment as appropriate.

Latest Income: £233,051
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Penistone Agricultural Society LTD

Economic and community development, Leisure

Fullfilling the Charity's objective to promote and advance agriculture and horticulture for the benefit of the public in Penistone & surrounding areas the Society holds a one-day agricultural show and supports and works with a number of local charitable organisations to enable it to bring the show to the public.

Latest Income: £232,436
Areas of Operation: Barnsley
Status: Registered
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Uprising Youth And Community CIO

Animals, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Leisure

UPRISING SEEKS TO INSPIRE HOPE IN LOCAL YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES. WE ENGAGE, BUILD, INVEST IN, AND COMMIT TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN ASHFORD. THE CHARITY'S WORK CURRENTLY CONSISTS OF SEVERAL DIFFERENT PROJECTS:1. HANG102. YR6 ENVIRONMENT 'PROJECT PURPLE'3. ASPIRE: ALT CURR YRS 10, 114. COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM (CAT): GARDENING JOBS5. MENTORING IN SCHOOLS6. METANOIA: KNIFE CRIME AWARENESS

Latest Income: £226,364
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Broadstairs Town Team LTD

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

Our activities include: - Broadstairs Town Shed - the opportunity for older people to take part in wood working sessions and offers a space for skills to be shared and learnt. This project has given a purpose back in life to some lonely people. - Litterpicking events - Gardening groups - RRR - a forum for our community to work together to help with the war against plastic

Latest Income: £220,804
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Alpine Garden Society

Arts, Facilities, Leisure

To 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.

Latest Income: £220,749
Areas of Operation: Denmark
Status: Registered
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Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre

Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, Leisure

We 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)

Latest Income: £215,469
Areas of Operation: Sunderland
Status: Registered
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Cla Charitable Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfare

To 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

Latest Income: £212,796
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Beth Chatto Education Trust

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Environment, Facilities, Leisure

Education, Inspiration and Enjoyment for all through Plants and Gardens. Courses, workshops and events in the subjects of horticulture, ecology, sustainability, wildlife and conservation. RHS qualifications, garden design, photography and art. School visits and Forest Schools. Garden activity programme for children and families. Community initiatives. Partnerships. Awarding student grant support.

Latest Income: £212,651
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Assist Teignbridge

Charity and VCS support, Housing, Leisure, Social welfare

The charity was formed to continue the activities of Dawlish & East Teignbridge Volunteer Bureau (Charity no. 1051265) in the Teignbridge area. It runs a Volunteer Centre, a sitting service, a nail trimming service, a home help service. It also offers a range of free community support services such as befriending, gardening, & enabling, and help identifying and accessing welfare benefits.

Latest Income: £212,166
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Westraven Community Cafe And Garden

Facilities, Housing, Leisure, Social welfare

To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged community of Westwood and Ravensthorpe in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society. By running cooking, gardening, boxing, chair yoga, basketball and various and educational fun days for all community groups.

Latest Income: £212,048
Areas of Operation: Peterborough City
Status: Registered
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Cumbria Proficiency Tests Committee For Agriculture And Horticulture

Economic and community development, Leisure

We are the Cumbria branch of NPTC. National Proficiency Tests Committee. We undertake professional assessments leading to NPTC/City & Guilds qualifications in Agriculture, Horticulture & Plant Machinery Industries.

Latest Income: £211,960
Areas of Operation: Ireland
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many gardening leisure charities are there in the UK?

There are 887 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 (£244.4m). 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 £8.6bn 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 85.4%. 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 £340k. 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.