Leisure Charities That specialise in Gardening
Discover 887 Leisure charities that specialise in gardening. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Shine (west Bowling)
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareShine 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.
Tuppenny Barn Education Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureTuppenny 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.
The Denbighshire And Flintshire Agricultural Society Limited
Economic and community development, LeisureTo promote, improve and encourage agriculture and horticulture by mean of inter alia, education and holding of shows.
Brighton Permaculture Trust
Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureBrighton 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
Bollington Community Association CIO
Associations, Education, LeisureCommunity Use, Nostalgia Trails, Computer Training, Shopping Project, Art, Bridge for Beginners, Creative Writing, Gardening, Walking for Wealth, Woodcraft
Okehampton And District Agricultural Association
Economic and community development, LeisureAdvancement of agriculture and horticulture and allied industries including the holding of an annual show at Okehampton, Devon.
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.
Normandy Community Therapy Garden
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareThe 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.
Martineau Gardens
Beneficiary group, Environment, Facilities, Health, LeisureConnecting 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.
The Owen Smith Charitable Trust
Environment, Heritage, LeisureTo: -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
Bakewell Agricultural And Horticultural Society
Economic and community development, LeisureThe staging of agricultural & horticultural events to help bring town and country together and to promote understanding of the rural way of life.
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.
The Cornwall Garden Society
Arts, Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
The Nidderdale Agricultural Society Limited
Economic and community development, LeisureTo promote agricultural, horticultural and other kindred arts and interests
Avalon Assessments Limited
Economic and community development, LeisureWe provide assessments mainly for the Agricultural,Horticulture and allied industries,using both computer based and practical types of assessment as appropriate.
Penistone Agricultural Society LTD
Economic and community development, LeisureFullfilling 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.
Uprising Youth And Community CIO
Animals, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureUPRISING 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
Broadstairs Town Team LTD
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareOur 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
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.
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)
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
Beth Chatto Education Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Environment, Facilities, LeisureEducation, 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.
Assist Teignbridge
Charity and VCS support, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareThe 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.
Westraven Community Cafe And Garden
Facilities, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareTo 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.
Cumbria Proficiency Tests Committee For Agriculture And Horticulture
Economic and community development, LeisureWe 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.
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.