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The Quiet Garden Trust

The Quiet Garden Movement is a Christian ministry which promotes and facilitates the practices of silence, stillness, meditation, prayer and the deepening of our relationship with the natural world. We respond to the spiritual needs of people of all faiths and none by providing spaces in nature to meet and experience a simple welcome, fellowship and quiet contemplation.

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Activities & Mission

The Quiet Garden Movement is a Christian ministry which promotes and facilitates the practices of silence, stillness, meditation, prayer and the deepening of our relationship with the natural world. We respond to the spiritual needs of people of all faiths and none by providing spaces in nature to meet and experience a simple welcome, fellowship and quiet contemplation.

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

Latest Income
£23,018
Latest Expenditure
£26,564

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 115.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 115.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£23,018
£26,5640 / 0
2024
£23,400
£25,1320 / 1
2023
£27,163
£32,5770 / 1
2022
£23,789
£21,9950 / 1
2021
£28,143
£30,8980 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Quiet Garden Trust

What does The Quiet Garden Trust do?

The Quiet Garden Movement is a Christian ministry which promotes and facilitates the practices of silence, stillness, meditation, prayer and the deepening of our relationship with the natural world. We respond to the spiritual needs of people of all faiths and none by providing spaces in nature to meet and experience a simple welcome, fellowship and quiet contemplation.

How much income did The Quiet Garden Trust report in 2025?

The Quiet Garden Trust reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £27k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Quiet Garden Trust registered as a charity?

The Quiet Garden Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 June 1994 as charity number 1038528. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs The Quiet Garden Trust?

The Quiet Garden Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Kate Lawson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Quiet Garden Trust operate?

The Quiet Garden Trust operates in Herefordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Quiet Garden Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Quiet Garden Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1038528.

Details

Address
2 Coathays
Lower Odcombe
YEOVIL
Somerset
BA22 8TX
Registration Date
21 June 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1038528
Charity Number
1038528

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Trustees

Rev Kate Lawson Chair
CHRISTOPHER JOHN HOLMES
Also governs 1 other charity
Gillian Margaret Morgan
Jan Webb
MARGARET EDITH HARVEY
Mrs Jill Smith
Patrick Swan
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Judith Greenfield

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