Gardening `LE102`¶

Gardening is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Leisure category.

1,258 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.62% 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:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	406	0.57%
£10k - £100k	473	0.67%
£100k - £250k	127	0.57%
£250k - £500k	73	0.67%
£500k - £1m	48	0.70%
£1m - £10m	67	0.74%
Over £10m	9	0.40%
Total	1,203	0.62%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	975	0.57%
oscr	206	0.83%
ccni	77	1.07%
Total	1,258	0.62%

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.	£124,804,000
The Royal Horticultural Society [Charity number: SC038262] The objects of the Society are the encouragement and improvement of the science, art and practice of horticulture in all its branches.	£124,804,000
SRUC [Charity number: SC003712] The objects for which the Institution is established are, for the benefit of the public in Scotland and elsewhere, to advance education, science and environmental protection and improvement and in furtherance of these purposes the Institution will:- 4.1.1 equip, carry on, maintain and develop a college or school or schools having as its, or their, main objects the provision of tertiary education and in particular the teaching and study of, advice on and research into the Natural Economy and so improving knowledge, training and skill levels and encouraging entrepreneurial activity, and to provide appropriate business support, in Natural Economy-related opportunities across rural Scotland. 4.1.2 expand research and education capacity in relation to the Natural Economy, developing stronger partnership working between all stakeholders including public bodies. 4.1.3 support and encourage rural communities endowed with significant Natural Economy assets to develop sustainability and inclusivity based on those assets. and 4.1.4 encourage people and communities across Scotland to grasp the opportunities of the Natural Economy to deliver a green recovery based on high quality natural capital assets. 4.2 In this clause, as elsewhere in these articles, the expression “Natural Economy” and cognate words, where the context permits, means ecosystem services being agriculture, fishing and aquaculture, food and drink, energy (including renewables), forestry, logging, and manufacture of wood and tourism and generally any and all associated sciences, technologies, crafts and skills, and all matters of whatever nature related to the use of land and water resources, health (including animal health and veterinary services), all aspects of economics and socio-economics, leisure, leisure activities and industries, wildlife habitats, conservation, climate change, natural capital, biodiversity and game management, the rural way of life and environment and the sustainable use of natural resources.	£61,271,000
THE MAYFLOWER THEATRE TRUST [Charity number: 294745] The primary objectives of the trust as defined by the memorandum and articles of association are the encouragement of the arts, the promotion and advancement of education, and the cultivation and improvement of public education in drama, mime, opera, singing, music, dance, painting, and sculpture, cinema, literature and other arts.	£28,804,714
Moredun Foundation [Charity number: SC022515] The Company is established to: (i) undertake, promote and assist in promoting and undertaking experimental and other scientific research concerning the diseases of farm livestock, wild and domestic animals, fish and birds and other scientific research in areas which affect animal welfare, human health, the environment or otherwise is of public concern and to disseminate the results of such research and generally to promote agricultural, arboricultural and horticultural research and the dissemination of the results of such research. and (ii) contribute to the relief of poverty in the poorer populations of the world: a) to provide veterinary and agricultural aid to the poorer populations of the world. b) by its actions to contribute to the relief of poverty in those poorer populations. c) through participation in the teaching and popularisation of animal health and production techniques appropriate to those poorer populations. d) through promotion and co-operation in the achievement of the above purposes and to that end, to bring together representatives of voluntary agencies and statutory authorities engaged in the furtherance of the above purposes or any of them.	£22,844,928
GREENHAM TRUST LTD [Charity number: 1062762] Community Development, External Grants, Nature Conservation, Arts , Partnership Working, Sport and Recreation,Resource Centre for Disadvantaged Groups, Horticultural Therapy Centre , and Support for Local Rural Communities. Investment in property to enable partnership working and better services.We operate in Newbury and the surrounding area (West Berkshire and North Hants).	£16,272,008
Moredun Research Institute [Charity number: SC022353] The Company is established to undertake, promote and assist in promoting and undertaking experimental and other scientific research concerning the diseases of farm livestock and of other animals whose health affects that of farm livestock and other scientific research concerning animal disease which affects animal welfare, human health, the environment or otherwise is of public concern and to disseminate the results of such research and generally to promote agricultural, arboricultural and horticultural research and the dissemination of the results of such research.	£15,932,784
THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ART [Charity number: 312819] To promote and operate an academy of dramatic art. To advance the art of drama by means of giving instruction in and promoting the study, practice and knowledge of dramatic literature. To promote and supervise such instruction most condusive to the cultivation and dissemination of the art of drama in the United Kingdom and English speaking world.	£15,763,000
Royal High School Preservation Trust [Charity number: SC045779] The Charitable Purposes of the Trust ('the Charitable Purposes') are. 3.1.1 the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, including: i.3.1.1 to conserve the history and heritage of the buildings comprising the former Royal High School, Calton Hill, Edinburgh (which was built originally in 1825 - 1829) (the “Former Royal High School”) and to preserve these buildings for appropriate uses commensurate with their history, and both Category A-listed and UNESCO World Heritage status. ii.3.1.2 to develop, oversee, manage and maintain the buildings comprising the former Royal High School. and iii.3.1.3 to create, arrange, manage and oversee activities and events at and from the buildings comprising the former Royal High School in order to ensure cultural benefit, community benefit and public benefit. and 3.1.2 the provision of recreational facilities by developing, overseeing, managing and maintaining a public garden for recreational use by the public and for its environmental, horticultural and restorative benefits.	£11,739,421
MINSTEAD TRUST [Charity number: 1053319] Provision of residential and day training work, social and domestic skills for young adults with learning disabilities. Provided through a range of activities from classroom studies, different levels of supervised accommodation in our own premises at local supported housing, work place skills through extensive horticultural and workplace facilities as well as work placements in the community.	£8,652,805

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
THE JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY [Charity number: 211855] To advance research into the science and practice of agriculture with particular reference to horticulture and assist in the dissemination of the results of the said research work by the publication of a journal to be called "Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology" which journal shall be available to members of the general public	£115,723
NORTHUMBERLAND COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE LIMITED [Charity number: 1174831] NCEL operates various initiatives and projects to better the lives of disadvantaged people living within Stobhill and throughout South East Northumberland. Our services are open to all age ranges and run from our Stobhill Link Community Hub. We offer volunteer opportunities and address local issues such as health and wellbeing, unemployment, skills building, horticulture and social inclusion.	£79,251
Banagher Community Playgroup Ltd [Charity number: NI103150] The Playgroup provides a pre-school education for 3-4 year-olds in the Banagher area (part-time, 5 mornings per week) and a small number of pre-pre-school places for other part-time children. We follow the Department of Education's Early Years curriculum and are affiliated with Early Years (the organisation). We employ 4 part-time staff to deliver our service. Each day begins at 9.15am with 1 hour's free play in which the children can move around the different areas within the Playgroup (eg home corner, sand table). There is then a 15 minute buffet break which encourages healthy eating and helps children to learn to pour their own milk and butter their own bread. There is 15 minutes of large group time in which the children come together to enjoy music, movement, drama, rhymes and storytelling. The final session is outdoor play in our purpose-built area, helping children to develop gross motor skills and activities such as gardening. We also encourage visitors to support learning (eg meeting a teacher, a nurse and baking activities). The children undertake a number of visits during the year (eg to the local library, nature walks and fun farm) and we hold an annual sports day for children and parents. The Trustees meet once a month and a parents' Friends of the Playgroup group meets every 2 months to plan fundraising activities and input into Playgroup activities such as trips and visits. We also work with the local primary school to support the children as they transition at their end of their pre-school year. We work closely with our parents and wider community (eg grandparents, neighbours etc). We are inspected by the ETI and WHSST on a regular basis - our most recent inspections were in 2014 and we received a 'Very Good' rating. The Playgroup Leader also engages with Leaders from other local playgroups for learning and sharing of knowledge.	£51,948
Little Cumbrae Island [Charity number: SC052067] The company's objects is: To meet its charitable purpose equally (1) To take all appropriate measures to conserve the natural heritage (being the flora and fauna, the geological, physiographical and archaeological features, and the natural beauty and amenity) of the Isle of Little Cumbrae for the benefit of the community of North Ayrshire and the public at large and to promote public access thereto insofar as this is not detrimental to such conservation. (2) To promote sustainable development on the island including agriculture, silviculture, horticulture and other economic activities compatible with object (1) above (3) The provision of creating a place/space for public participation within recreational facilities for physical and mental wellbeing and promoting good health (4) To raise awareness and to advance education of Little Cumbrae island
YORKSHIRE GARDENS TRUST [Charity number: 1060697] Conserve and foster Yorkshire's garden, park and designed landscape heritage. Volunteers undertake research and recording, advice and assist with conservation, support horticulture in schools. Some grants are made for conservation and schools projects in Yorkshire.	£16,088
EX-SERVICES HOME MESS (SHEFFIELD) [Charity number: 1161438] To provide an informal meeting place for service leavers and families to access help available. We offer visits to clients at home, or our own Mess room, carried out by the charity's staff, for all ex-servicemen or women. We will also mentor clients to find solutions to problems that may arise. We also run a free gardening service for aged or disabled Veterans who can't look after their own.	£4,589
TELFORD AFTER CARE TEAM (TACT) CIO [Charity number: 1194205] Activities provided for service users in recovery from drug and alcohol misuse or mental health issues include A Drop in Centre, A Listening Service, an Outreach Service, a Night Service, Supported Housing, Training and Education and various activities including Arts and Crafts, Singing, Smart Recovery, Tai Chi, Serenity, Family and Friends Support, Gardening, Creative Writing, Freedom Programme.	£560,118
NORTHCLIFFE ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERPRISES TEAM [Charity number: 1117620] Promote the growth and welfare of people with disabilities through practical learning opportunities in a working environment of horticulture, cookery and related activities.	£715,183
NEWTON RIGG LIMITED [Charity number: 1199205] Our charitable objective is "To advance the education of the public in rural and land-based subjects (including but not limited to, agriculture, countryside management, equine studies, land-based engineering, veterinary nursing, and horticulture) by providing facilities, educational programmes and careers advice and guidance to students of all ages"
JAPANESE GARDEN SOCIETY [Charity number: 1141251] To advance the education of the public in the conservation, cultivation, and propagation of Japanese gardens through study, meetings, publications, lectures, shows, displays, visits to gardens and to support the construction, maintenance, and restoration of Japanese gardens.	£39,031