Leisure Charities That specialise in Gardening

We advance the education of adults and young people with learning difficulties, challenging behaviours, or mental health problems through the provision of training and experience in agriculture, horticulture and other related skills. We develop the capacity and skills of the beneficiaries so they are better able to identify and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society.

Weekly classes on comparative philosophy, organisation of talks, short courses, seminars, education for citizenship through volunteering, range of volunteering activities (including community gardening, litter picks, maintenance of bee sanctuary and education of the public on bees), educational nature walks, digital and printed magazine on philosophy and education.

Hold an annual county show to promote agriculture, horticulture, forestry & conservationBring the "countryside to town" to give the wider public an opportunity to integrate with the rural community to gain a better understanding of the countryside and to discuss issues & share best practiceSupport local Shows with Showground infrastucture and organise competitions for competitors young & old

To manage the village hall at Haddenham for the benefit of the local community.The premises continue to be used by a wide variety of community groups on a regular basis.They include :- Sports Clubs.Age Concern.Social Dancing.Folk music concerts.Quilters.Jazzercise.Roller Skating.Parish Council.Weight Watchers.Fremantle Trust.Blood Donors.Children`s Centre.Antiques Fairs.Horticultural Society.

The 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

Advancing education in the subjects of gardening, conservation and food production. Promoting social inclusion, relieving the needs of those people who are excluded and assisting them to integrate through gardening.Provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare

We conduct Baptisms, Weddings & Funerals & ~ over 100 Public Worship Services.We have Sunday School and 'Mums & ToddlerHouse groups met weekly. Mothers Union met. The Pastoral and Bereavement care teams meet on a regular basis.School assemblies for the Primary school & Academy are held in church.We run a 'Messy church' in the local school.We have weekly Gardening, Art & Craft groups

Advancement of agriculture, horticulture, forestry and conservation in Wales.

Educational activities related to horticulture

Growing Works vision is to nurture lives to empower vulnerable people to build resilience. We don?t only grow vegetables, we grow people. We run outdoor therapeutic activities for children and adults, volunteers and other members of the community Activities include growing, cooking, eating, drinking, foraging, planting, crafting, bush craft, making and learning.

The aims of the Society will be to promote the sciences of agriculture, arboriculture, horticulture, and the storage, packaging and marketing of fruit. Hold an Annual Fruit Show. To hold and promote public shows, to hold and run and promote open and other competitions in any of the subjects, and to award prizes for merit and excellence. To promote and educate school children and others.

Step by Step (Wales) operates a gardening and clearance business as well as a Charity Shop to provide employment and training to those with addictions, ex-offenders or those who just need help to get back into work. The Charity also runs Church Services, Bible study and occasional fundraising events.

To 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.

Provides activities for young people aged 11 - 19 in the Norris Green area of Liverpool. Activities include: Music Workshops, Arts/Crafts, Sports, Cooking, Gardening, Accredited Projects, Bike Maintenance & Residentials.

The trustees apply their resources to supporting charities and charitable purposes generally but with priority being given to causes in Cornwall, in particular those connected with people in need and also heritage, the environment, horticulture, the armed services and the arts.

An 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.

Building Circles works to transform the lives of people with learning disabilities (LD) are isolated and lonely byDeveloping friendships between volunteers and people with LDHolding regular social eventsProviding hobby workshops and gardening opportunitiesRunning training sessions for people with LD on sexual, financial and online abuseDelivering anti bullying training to school children

1) advancement of education for the public benefit in subjects relating to horticulture, conservation, food and nutrition by providing opportunities to learn about horticulture2) promote and protect the health of people with learning disabilities and mental health issues by providing meaningful daytime activity, education and work to enable them to obtain life skills and improved quality of life

Women Group including Coffee Morning, Study Circle, Pensioners Club, regular Spiritual Activities, Accredited/Vocational Employ-ability Training, English ESOL, Youth Activities, After School Club, Weekend Supplementary Classes, School Holiday Programme, NHS Healthy Programme,Community Gardening project. We also provide facilities for Black and Minority Ethnic Group which are culturally sensitive.

Didsbury Good Neighbours is a charity whose aim is to support senior members of the community through a volunteer befriending service and a programme of activities, including regular socials, arts and training. In addition to one to one friendship volunteers provide a range of as and when services including emergency shopping, trips and outings, wheelchair assistance & simple DIY and gardening.

Chorlton Good Neighbours recruits local volunteers to help support older people in Chorlton , Chorlton Park and Whalley Range. Services include transport , visiting and 1-1 support, small DIY and other practical jobs. The group also runs weekly exercise sessions for over 65's, coffee mornings, singing, history, drama , Art ,positive living and gardening groups as well as regular day trips/parties.

Root & Branch was an unincorporated charity (1088493) until Aug 2011. Located on an organic farm it provides opportunities for people with mental health disorders to engage in gardening, woodworking, blacksmithing, crafts and other skills, to help them to recover confidence, meet new people, prepare for future employment and be able to engage more fully with the wider society.

The charity provides opportunities for young people to develop skills such as computing, cooking, smallscale gardening work, etc. as need and opportunities arise. It also provides space where young peoplemay come to do their homework with staff giving support when asked. There are also opportunities to engage in amateur sports, e.g. football, basketball, skateboarding, darts and table tennis.

SAGE provides activities and support for adults with mental health difficulties. Its main base is a large allotment plot close to Sheffield City Centre. Activities include gardening, arts & crafts, cooking, & visits eg to environmental projects, & supported progression. A supported singing group meets at another site. Groups meet weekly year round and are supported by paid staff and volunteers.

At public lectures, sermons and worship services, and through the provision and sponsorship of philosophical and religious works, and published materials.