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The Recovery Tree Charity

Also known as: The Olive Tree Cafe

Offering opportunities for people experiencing mental health problems to regain confidence and self esteem through learning new skills and participating in therapeutic activities.Preserve and protect good mental health of people on the road to recovery by providing them with positive, work-related opportunities in a cafe open to the public in order to take them a step nearer the world of work.

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Activities & Mission

Offering opportunities for people experiencing mental health problems to regain confidence and self esteem through learning new skills and participating in therapeutic activities.Preserve and protect good mental health of people on the road to recovery by providing them with positive, work-related opportunities in a cafe open to the public in order to take them a step nearer the world of work.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£427,190
Latest Expenditure
£535,604

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £11,914
Charitable Activities £241,532
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,335
Other Income £307,431

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £542,046
Raising Funds £1,723
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£427,190
£535,6040 / 116
2024
£563,212
£543,769£542,046£161,889£161,88930 / 104
2023
£506,253
£512,532£510,744£142,446£142,44626 / 93
2022
£438,137
£424,7480 / 123
2021
£424,748
£358,2850 / 94

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Recovery Tree Charity

What does The Recovery Tree Charity do?

Offering opportunities for people experiencing mental health problems to regain confidence and self esteem through learning new skills and participating in therapeutic activities.Preserve and protect good mental health of people on the road to recovery by providing them with positive, work-related opportunities in a cafe open to the public in order to take them a step nearer the world of work.

How much income did The Recovery Tree Charity report in 2025?

The Recovery Tree Charity reported total income of £427k and reported expenditure of £536k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Recovery Tree Charity registered as a charity?

The Recovery Tree Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 November 2012 as charity number 1149848. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Recovery Tree Charity?

The Recovery Tree Charity is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is DICK MILLARD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Recovery Tree Charity operate?

The Recovery Tree Charity operates in Swindon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Recovery Tree Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Recovery Tree Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149848.

Details

Address
MANOR GARDEN CENTRE
CHENEY MANOR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
SWINDON
SN2 2QJ
Registration Date
21 November 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5029237
Charity Number
1149848

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Trustees

DICK MILLARD Chair
Cara Leanne Hiscock
Also governs 1 other charity
Kenny Baxter
Lynn Valerie Rowe

Also Known As

  • The Olive Tree Cafe

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