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Green space FA104

Green space is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Facilities category.

3,551 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.76% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

\b(gardens?|landscape park|green[- ]?space(es)?|woodlands?|shrublands?|grasslands?|parklands?|village (greens?|ponds?)|allotments|millennium green|urban farm|parks|(public|nature|rural|memorial) (reserves?|parkland|park)|green belt|footpath|public open space|riverbank|landscape park|meadow)s?\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 1,860 2.24%
£10k - £100k 914 1.41%
£100k - £250k 260 1.34%
£250k - £500k 117 1.29%
£500k - £1m 89 1.54%
£1m - £10m 134 1.69%
Over £10m 15 0.81%
Total 3,389 1.77%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 2,897 1.72%
oscr 515 2.03%
ccni 139 1.95%
Total 3,551 1.76%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 222879]
The RHS was founded in 1804 to inspire passion and excellence in horticulture. We want to enrich everyone's life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. To achieve our aim we undertake scientific research; provide education, training and horticultural advice; support community horticulture projects; and share our renowned gardens and shows with the public.
£110,516,000
THE ROYAL PARKS [LIMITED] [Charity number: 1172042]
We look after eight of London's largest open spaces; Hyde, The Green, Richmond, Greenwich, St James's, Bushy and The Regent's Parks, and Kensington Gardens. We also manage other important open spaces in the capital including Grosvenor Square Garden, Brompton Cemetery, Victoria Tower Gardens, Canning Green and Poet's Corner.
£87,721,000
THE WOODLAND TRUST [Charity number: 294344]
Our Objects are to conserve restore & re-establish trees & in particular broad leaved trees, plants and all forms of wildlife & thereby to secure & enhance the enjoyment by the public of the natural environment.Our vision is a UK rich in native woods & trees for people & wildlife. Life's better with trees strengthening the role of woods & trees in our landscapes & rekindling our love of them.
£87,485,000
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE COVENT GARDEN FOUNDATION [Charity number: 211775]
Presentation of opera and ballet performances at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and tours in the United Kingdom and overseas
£84,291,000
The Woodland Trust [Charity number: SC038885]
The objects of the Trust (the 'Objects') are to conserve restore and re-establish trees and in particular broad leaved trees, plants and all forms of wildlife and thereby to secure and enhance the enjoyment by the public of the natural environment
£76,376,000
THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1079309]
The Charity's current and on-going activities are:to put in place a new generation of modern facilities in parks, local leagues and schools;to provide capital/revenue support to increase participation in grass roots football, andto strenghten the links between football and the community and to harness its potential as a force for good in society.
£42,955,000
Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh [Charity number: SC007983]
1. The advancement of education 2. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture, or science 3. The advancement of environmental protection and improvement.
£27,396,000
STEVENAGE LEISURE [Charity number: 1144638]
The provision of affordable facilities and activities for everyone in the interest of social welfare, provided to the public at large, to preserve good health, well being and stimulation through community participation in sports, recreation, fitness, health, education, performing arts, galleries, museums, theatres, libraries, community halls, parks and leisure centres
£25,101,400
THE LAND RESTORATION TRUST [Charity number: 1138337]
The Land Trust manages public open spaces on behalf of and with local communities. We are a dynamic, commercially focussed organisation whose financial strength enables us to benefit both communities and businesses across the country by providing cost effective, sustainable and secure management solutions for green open spaces.
£22,708,000
Land Restoration Trust [Charity number: SC043833]
3 1 to promote the conservation, protection and Improvement of the physical and natural environment anywhere In the United Kingdom and Insofar as may be charitable according to the laws of England and Wales In other parts of the world, 3 2 to create, provide, Improve and/or maintain, and own open spaces, woodlands and forests for the benefit of the public to be used as areas of Informal recreation, play, sport or other leisure time activities and for any other purpose consistent With this object and for the benefit of the community anywhere In the United Kingdom, 3 3 to provide facilities In the Interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation With the object of improving the conditions of life for those living or working anywhere In the United Kingdom, 3 4 to advance public education in environmental matters and other ways of better conserving, protecting and improving the physical and natural environment, 3 5 to promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public by the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of natural resources and the promotion of biological diversity, 3 6 to advance the education of the public In subjects relating to sustainable development and the protection, enhancement and rehabilitation of the environment, (Sustainable development means 'development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs' ) 3 7 to promote the voluntary sector for the benefit of the public by supporting local community based groups to maintain open spaces, woodlands and forests for the benefit of the public to be used as areas of Informal recreation, play or other leisure time activities and for any other purpose consistent with this object and for the benefit of the community anywhere In the United Kingdom MAXIMUM TEXT REACHED CONTACT CHARITY FOR FULL VERSION
£22,708,000

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
WILTSHIRE GARDENS TRUST [Charity number: 292628]
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.
£302,768
Friends Of The Cruickshank Botanic Garden [Charity number: SC004350]
To bring together all those interested in the well-being of the Cruickshank Botanic Garden. To further the development of the garden by all appropriate means, including fund-raising. To support the aims of the original bequest by providing a public lecture programme and other educational activities.
£299,861
Auchenblae Parks Committee [SCIO] [Charity number: SC052324]
The organisation's purposes are to provide recreational facilities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, being the residents of the village of Auchenblae and the surrounding area, together with any visitors to the village or the surrounding area, by holding, maintaining and enhancing a wide range of recreational facilities located within the village of Auchenblae.
RED ROW AND HADSTON MILLENNIUM GREEN TRUST [Charity number: 1077460]
MANAGING MELLINNIUM GREEN IN RED ROW AND HADSTON
£200
SOUTHCOMB POOR'S ALLOTMENTS [Charity number: 203353]
The Charity owns former allotment land which is let to an agricultural tenant. Any rent receivable is currently passed to another charity for relief of those in need.
£1,150
CHADLINGTON VILLAGE GREEN [Charity number: 1138607]
The conservation and preservation of land in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the promotion of the diversification of flora and fauna.
£326
IMOS FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1146047]
The IMOS Foundation has many projects: a mural painting trail, ongoing European themed exhibitions and events, a Romney Marsh Flag and a Great Tapestry of Romney Marsh. We are developing a Sculpture Park and Memorial Garden at Hope All Saints, Romney Marsh and intend to develop a Heritage Centre there with affordable accommodation. We continue to host Artists and Writers in Residence.
£30,821
FRIENDS OF TRENT VALE TRAIL [Charity number: 1200048]
The charity's work is:a) to raise funds to complete the Trent Vale Trail as a safe route for cyclists, walkers and, where possible for horsesriders and wheelchair users, to access the villages and nature reserves between Newark and South Cliftonb) to maintain and enhance sections of the Trail once bulit and to facilitate the Trail's use by people of all ages and abilities.
Kidston Park Trust [Charity number: SC013600]
To provide a Public Park, or recreation ground for the inhabitants of Helensburgh and neighbourhood at 'Cairndow', and for the purposes of boating and bathing in the Gareloch.
£3
THE BLAXHALL COMMONS AND OPEN SPACES CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1198753]
Our primary activity is the management of two pieces of open land in the village of Blaxhall, which are managed to encourage biodiversity and conserve the environment, and to allow public access for recreation and leisure. Part of the land is made available to local people for cultivation as low-cost allotments. We also organise regular litter picks and engage in local tree- and hedge-planting.
£2,626

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024