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Wiltshire Gardens Trust

The Trust aims to promote education relating to gardens; to survey, record and conserve gardens; to enhance gardens for the enjoyment of the public; to support garden owners and speak for them on public matters; to promote the use of gardens as an educational resource; and to support garden projects of charities within Wiltshire, including those with an emphasis on gardening as therapy.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust aims to promote education relating to gardens; to survey, record and conserve gardens; to enhance gardens for the enjoyment of the public; to support garden owners and speak for them on public matters; to promote the use of gardens as an educational resource; and to support garden projects of charities within Wiltshire, including those with an emphasis on gardening as therapy.

Grants

Wiltshire Gardens Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£46,557
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people and the general public
What it supports
education and training and the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£23,200
Latest Expenditure
£46,557

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 200.7%
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
£23,200
£46,5570 / 15
2024
£21,615
£22,7510 / 14
2023
£20,469
£23,8950 / 5
2022
£17,057
£13,8680 / 5
2021
£302,768
£9,1990 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wiltshire Gardens Trust

What does Wiltshire Gardens Trust do?

The Trust aims to promote education relating to gardens; to survey, record and conserve gardens; to enhance gardens for the enjoyment of the public; to support garden owners and speak for them on public matters; to promote the use of gardens as an educational resource; and to support garden projects of charities within Wiltshire, including those with an emphasis on gardening as therapy.

How much income did Wiltshire Gardens Trust report in 2025?

Wiltshire Gardens Trust reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £47k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wiltshire Gardens Trust registered as a charity?

Wiltshire Gardens Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 September 1985 as charity number 292628. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs Wiltshire Gardens Trust?

Wiltshire Gardens Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Camilla Ritchie. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wiltshire Gardens Trust operate?

Wiltshire Gardens Trust operates in Wiltshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wiltshire Gardens Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Wiltshire Gardens Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 292628.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
13 September 1985
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
292628
Charity Number
292628

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Trustees

Camilla Ritchie Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
BRIDGET LANYON
Also governs 1 other charity
Caroline Aubrey-Fletcher
Also governs 2 other charities
Jeremy Groom
Also governs 1 other charity
Jeremy Julian Harbord
Also governs 1 other charity
JOHN NICHOLAS D'ARCY
Also governs 3 other charities
PATRICIA ROWELL
Sonja Harris
Victoria Jane Nye
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

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