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.
3,709 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.82% 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 | 1,775 | 2.49% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,052 | 1.49% |
| £100k - £250k | 289 | 1.29% |
| £250k - £500k | 171 | 1.54% |
| £1m - £10m | 151 | 1.65% |
| £500k - £1m | 89 | 1.28% |
| Over £10m | 28 | 1.24% |
| Total | 3,555 | 1.84% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 3,016 | 1.76% |
| oscr | 559 | 2.24% |
| ccni | 134 | 1.92% |
| Total | 3,709 | 1.82% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY [Charity number: 205846] To look after places of historic interest or natural beauty permanently for the benefit of the nation across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. |
£766,195,000 |
| CANAL & RIVER TRUST [Charity number: 1146792] Canal & River Trust is the charitable operator and guardian of 2,000 miles of historic waterways across England and Wales. In addition to caring for the waterways so that they are available for the public to enjoy, the Trust maintains the nations' third largest collection of listed heritage structures, as well as museums, archives, and hundreds of important wildlife sites. |
£232,600,000 |
| 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 |
£182,080,000 |
| 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. |
£150,067,000 |
| HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES [Charity number: 1068852] a)to manage, conserve, renovate and repair the Palaces (Hampton Court, Tower of London, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace, Banqueting House, Hillsborough Castle) to a high standard consistent with their status; b)to help everyone to learn about the Palaces, the skills required for their conservation and the wider story of how monarchs and people together have shaped society, by all appropriate means |
£138,596,000 |
| 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. |
£124,804,000 |
| 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. |
£109,911,000 |
| 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. |
£89,379,000 |
| 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 |
£84,205,000 |
| 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. |
£44,865,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Lochend Community Gardens [Charity number: SC045298] The advancement of environmental protection or improvement through the development and subsequent sustainability of a community garden |
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| FRIENDS OF KING HENRY'S WALK GARDEN [Charity number: 1173019] Running a community garden, involving all the local community through education, recreation and social activities |
£14,468 |
| ALLOTMENTS FOR LABOURING POOR [Charity number: 268506] Provide and manage allotments for residents of Tadley and provide relief of need by way of grants for individuals or organisations in the parish of Tadley. |
£24,050 |
| THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PARKS AND GREEN SPACES [Charity number: 1185924] The Federation works with the dynamic and inspirational grassroots movement of over 6,000 local Friends of Parks groups, supporting volunteers who act on behalf of the communities who use and care about our vital public green spaces of all kinds. We exist to represent their activities, issues and concerns and strengthen their passionate and knowledgeable voices. |
£10,022 |
| THE CARBON COMMUNITY [Charity number: 1187231] The Carbon Community is a science led charity dedicated to carbon capture via creation of new community forests in the UK. Our tree planting will capture millions of tonnes of CO2 and make a material difference to global heating. Through our research with the world's leading scientists we aim that every forest captures twice the amount of CO2 than traditional woodland. www.carboncommunity.org |
£76,977 |
| Liberty Consortium [Charity number: NI100738] Liberty Consortium manages the Playtrail project, an ‘inclusive’ outdoor play & educational facility based within the grounds of Foyle View & Belmont House Special Schools in Derry, on lands leased from Western Education & Library Board. The facility currently welcomes in excess of 70,000 visitors per annum and provides a year long programme of activities to animate the space. The Playtrail currently incorporates 3 ‘inclusive’ play areas, a covered 200 seater amphitheatre space, woodland walk and large community allotment scheme, all linked by a 1 km fully accessible trail network. A mix of programmes & activities including children’s birthday parties, team building, Forest School activities, environmental education and much more, is all accessed by local schools, community groups and the wider public. The Consortium also have a strong Transition Programme, increasing the opportunities available for young adults with learning disabilities ‘transitioning’ from school and seeking new challenges within training, education and/or work experience. The programme currently provides OCN accredited opportunities in Horticulture, Life Skills, Working as a Volunteer, Peer Mentoring, Disability Awareness, Music, Creative Arts and Dance. |
£1,331,255 |
| CHARITY FOR A PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AT BAYFORD IN THE COUNTY OF HERTFORDSHIRE [Charity number: 296917] To maintain and preserve certain areas of land, mainly grass verges, given in trust to Bayford Parish Council. |
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| WOODLAND WELLBEING CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1194208] To provide an animal sanctuary in the greater manchester area for individuals, groups, and schools in the form of animal therapy treatment to promote relief from sickness suffering, and mental health. To relieve sickness, suffering and distress and to promote good health, especially but not exclusively amongst children and elderly people, through the advancement of education. |
£17,884 |
| WOODNET [Charity number: 1081302] Woodnet undertakes education, research into woodland management and use of UK timber resources for sustainable development.The charity is based at the Woodland Enterprise Centre, East Sussex, where Woodnet delivers training courses and professional development to young people and businesses interested in conserving the woodland landscape, through using local timber in a creative way. |
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| THIRSK MILLENNIUM GREEN TRUST [Charity number: 1070865] PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN OPEN SPACE TO BE KNOWN AS A MILLENNIUM GREEN FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY of Thirsk |