Society For Horticultural Therapy
Also known as: Thrive
Thrive is the leading UK gardening for health charity, helping to improve people's physical and mental health through gardening. Thrive has over 45 years' experience of an approach called Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH), where trained horticultural therapists work with people and plants to improve an individual's physical and psychological health, communication and social skills.
Activities & Mission
Thrive is the leading UK gardening for health charity, helping to improve people's physical and mental health through gardening. Thrive has over 45 years' experience of an approach called Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH), where trained horticultural therapists work with people and plants to improve an individual's physical and psychological health, communication and social skills.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 33% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Health 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,110,645 | £2,006,368 | £1,691,896 | £3,432,632 | £3,329,244 | 48 / 200 |
| 2024 | £1,628,426 | £1,874,179 | £1,520,392 | £2,982,419 | £679,364 | 49 / 217 |
| 2023 | £1,330,009 | £1,787,434 | £1,423,212 | £3,159,004 | £859,446 | 48 / 221 |
| 2022 | £1,427,878 | £1,657,490 | £1,353,773 | £3,459,028 | £1,845,555 | 48 / 220 |
| 2021 | £1,304,785 | £1,510,600 | £1,309,380 | £3,670,288 | £1,853,410 | 54 / 140 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Society For Horticultural Therapy
What does Society For Horticultural Therapy do?
Thrive is the leading UK gardening for health charity, helping to improve people's physical and mental health through gardening. Thrive has over 45 years' experience of an approach called Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH), where trained horticultural therapists work with people and plants to improve an individual's physical and psychological health, communication and social skills.
How much income did Society For Horticultural Therapy report in 2025?
Society For Horticultural Therapy reported total income of £2.11m and reported expenditure of £2.01m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Society For Horticultural Therapy?
Society For Horticultural Therapy has a program ratio of 80.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Society For Horticultural Therapy registered as a charity?
Society For Horticultural Therapy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 March 1979 as charity number 277570. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs Society For Horticultural Therapy?
Society For Horticultural Therapy is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sarah Philbrick. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Society For Horticultural Therapy operate?
Society For Horticultural Therapy operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Society For Horticultural Therapy a registered charity?
Yes — Society For Horticultural Therapy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 277570.
Details
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Trunkwell Park
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