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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The Lakeland Horticultural Society
Leisure, ResearchThe charity promotes the science, practice and art of horticulture with special reference to the conditions pertaining in the Lake District. It also aims to promote and facilitate co-operation between horticultural organisations and serve the interests of all horticulturalists.
Morley Elderly Action
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareTo assist the elderly to live independently at home. Advocacy, Advice, Access to a solicitor, Drop-in sessions, Gardening service, Lunch Clubs, Bingo Clubs, Community Tea Bar, Men's Group, Craft Group, Newsletters, Sign posting, Volunteering opportunities, Friendship Group, Singing Group, Memory Cafe, Carers Group.
Root & Branch Westmill
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Health, LeisureRoot & 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, 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.
Neighbourcare Andover
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, Health, Housing, LeisureNeighbourcare gives assistance to the community in variety of ways: Transport to doctors and hospitals; Shopping; cleaning; gardening; relieving carers; visiting the housebound; sitting service; Home from Hospital Help; Fetching prescriptions; Pop in Service; Filling forms; meals on wheels referrals; Lunch Club, Community Shop and a Silver Surfer Internet Cafe to teach IT skills to the over 50s.
The Chartered Institute Of Horticulture
LeisureThe authoritative organisation representing those professionally engaged in horticulture in the UK and Ireland. It gives recognition of status within the horticulture industry and the means to network with professionals in all spheres of horticulture. It also provides the opportunity to make an effective contribution to the future of horticulture as well as its importance as a career.
Ashover Agricultural And Horticultural Society
Economic and community development, LeisurePromote improvement in the breeding and range of livestock.Invention and improvement of agricultural and horticultural implements.Encouragement of skill and industry in agriculture, horticulture and forestry.Advancement of agriculture for the benefit of the public by holding an annual agricultural and horticultural show at Ashover.
Totnes And District Show Society
Economic and community development, LeisureTo organise an annual show promoting agriculture, animal husbandry, horticulture and forestry for the benefit of the public in the South Hams and surrounding areas.
Manchester Bangladeshi Women's Project
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Health, LeisureAdvice/advocacy drop-in, 1:1 practical/emotional support, English language class, Sewing and dress making class, Keep-fit and Yoga class, Employability and Driving Theory class, Mental health project with different activities, Young girls group, Lunch club, Coffee morning, Gardening project, swimming, massage, Summer trip, AGM, international women's week, world mental health day.
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.
The Marden Fruit Show Society CIO (mfss)
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, ResearchThe 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.
Roots4life
Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Health, LeisureRoots4life is a community action project set up to tackle childhood obesity. To achieve this we intend to teach cooking skills, horticulture and the importance of nutrition. We also include exercise and mindfulness to support mental well being. It is hoped to include families, schools and community groups.
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
Henley And District Agricultural Association Limited
Economic and community development, LeisureTo promote and improve agriculture, horticulture and the breeding and rearing of livestock via events such as Henley Farm & Country Show and an annual ploughing match.
Orsett Horticultural And Agricultural Society
Economic and community development, LeisureStaging of annual agricultural show
Step By Step (wales)
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, ReligionStep 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.
West Hampstead Women's Centre
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Leisure, Professions, Social welfareWe provide safe and supportive space for all women to meet and reduce isolation; activities aimed towards preventative health, education and Crisis Intervention; Asian and Somali women's group, Irish women's support group, Rape and Sexual Assualt Group,Nurse,CAB surgery,Asian Women's Health Calendar,Workshops, Volunteer's Project, Gardening Project, Massage, Cancer support Classes and Events.
Big Local Gateshead
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Leisure, Social welfare- Support for volunteer-ran clubs and projects including a parent and toddler group, community cycle club, pop-up shop, and gardening group.- Seasonal activities programme including low-cost day trips, social events, arts and crafts.- Grants for local people and organisations who want to improve their community.- Provide community space for use by other groups.
New Acropolis Cultural Association
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Research, SocietyWeekly 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.
The Brecknockshire Agricultural Society
Economic and community development, LeisureHold 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
St Marys Secret Garden Limited
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareAdvancing 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
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Harwood
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareWe 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
Monmouthshire Show Society Limited
Economic and community development, LeisureAdvancement of agriculture, horticulture, forestry and conservation in Wales.
Carew Pole Charitable Trust
LeisureThe 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.
Norris Green Youth Centre Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvides 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.
Sunnyside Community Gardens
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureHorticultural 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.
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.