Plants And Minds
Also known as: Sheltered Work Opportunities Project, Cherry Tree Nursery, Chestnut Nursery, Swop
Plants and Minds uses horticulture to offer realistic supportive meaningful pressure-free work rehabilitation to adults with severe and enduring mental illness. We aim to restore confidence, self-esteem and dignity while providing security and stability by having no time limit to attendance.We endeavour to reduce stigma and discrimination by increasing public awareness of mental illness
Activities & Mission
Plants and Minds uses horticulture to offer realistic supportive meaningful pressure-free work rehabilitation to adults with severe and enduring mental illness. We aim to restore confidence, self-esteem and dignity while providing security and stability by having no time limit to attendance.We endeavour to reduce stigma and discrimination by increasing public awareness of mental illness
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 959). How is this calculated?
Higher than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,184,663 | £1,227,734 | £1,214,446 | £1,153,282 | £360,094 | 21 / 65 |
| 2025 | £943,191 | £1,030,621 | £1,025,806 | £1,196,353 | £331,404 | 19 / 72 |
| 2024 | £869,355 | £986,521 | £984,108 | £1,283,783 | £347,113 | 18 / 88 |
| 2023 | £754,984 | £831,625 | £829,714 | £1,400,949 | £385,350 | 18 / 79 |
| 2022 | £724,379 | £730,948 | £730,105 | £1,477,590 | £382,879 | 17 / 88 |
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Frequently asked questions about Plants And Minds
What does Plants And Minds do?
Plants and Minds uses horticulture to offer realistic supportive meaningful pressure-free work rehabilitation to adults with severe and enduring mental illness. We aim to restore confidence, self-esteem and dignity while providing security and stability by having no time limit to attendance.We endeavour to reduce stigma and discrimination by increasing public awareness of mental illness
How much income did Plants And Minds report in 2026?
Plants And Minds reported total income of £1.18m and reported expenditure of £1.23m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Plants And Minds?
Plants And Minds has a program ratio of 102.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 959 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Plants And Minds registered as a charity?
Plants And Minds was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 February 1990 as charity number 900325. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs Plants And Minds?
Plants And Minds is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Plants And Minds operate?
Plants And Minds operates across 2 areas: Bournemouth and Dorset.
Is Plants And Minds a registered charity?
Yes — Plants And Minds is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 900325.
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Other notable Beneficiary group charities
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Sheltered Work Opportunities Project
- Cherry Tree Nursery
- Chestnut Nursery
- Swop
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated