Gardening `LE102`¶

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

1,275 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.63% 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	412	0.58%
£10k - £100k	473	0.67%
£100k - £250k	131	0.58%
£250k - £500k	81	0.73%
£500k - £1m	48	0.69%
£1m - £10m	70	0.76%
Over £10m	9	0.40%
Total	1,224	0.63%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	992	0.58%
oscr	208	0.83%
ccni	75	1.07%
Total	1,275	0.63%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
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
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
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.	£84,723,000
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
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.	£16,724,000
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
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
Camperdown Growing Collective [Charity number: SC052250] 4.1 To advance health and wellbeing by facilitating access to growing opportunities and contributing to improved diet through increased access to fresh local produce in a natural environment 4.2 To promote environmental improvement including protecting and increasing biodiversity above and below the soil by adopting and promoting environmentally sustainable practices. 4.3 To advance education and skills, particularly related to food (growing cooking, eating) and by developing and hosting land based educational programmes and courses such as gardening and environmental activities. Purposes - 'The advancement of health' The advancement of education', 'The advancement of environmental protection or improvement'	£86,227
Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd [Charity number: SC015039] The objects for which the Company is established are the advancement of education by the cultivation and improvement of public taste in music, opera, ballet and other fine arts in Scotland and elsewhere and for this principal purpose.	£4,775,002
WHS OPEN SPACES [Charity number: 1191950] WHS OPEN SPACES activities include outdoor pursuit of gardening, horticulture, small animal care and the education of and enrichment of the local residents and families - as they come together to learn about how to grow and live in a more sustainable way. We offer information and practical experience of growing fruit, vegetables, salads in the setting of a large 'kitchen garden' style area.	£1,850
THE HODDER VALLEY AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY LIMITED [Charity number: 1108592] To promote and encourgae the causes and aims of agriculture, horticulture, forestry and industry for the public benefit and to improve and advance them in all their branches and in all trades, crafts and professions connected with them.	£41,401
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.	£1,477
OLDWAY GARDENS GROUP [Charity number: 1196635] The conservation and preservation of the flora and fauna and natural environment of Oldway Mansion Gardens for the benefit of the public.The advancement of education of the public to celebrate the history and traditions of the gardens to connect the community to its heritage and to develop interest and skills in proficient gardening and estate management.	£21,387
MEADOW WELL CONNECTED [Charity number: 1070839] Managing a Community Centre and Gardens that provide services and facilities for the local community which includes; alternative education, training, work experience, employability hub, advice and guidance, alcohol support, counselling, horticulture, community development and kids club. We also provide facilities to a wider community to host conferences and training with the provisions of a cafe.	£542,502
BEDFORDSHIRE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES LTD [Charity number: 1091271] We provide a day care service for adults with learning disabilities in the Bedford area, offering gardening, furniture renovation, and training in independent living skills.	£517,759
CULTIVATE LONDON LTD [Charity number: 1147015] Cultivate London provides youth training in a practical horticulture setting; we run a social enterprise, whereby all income generated by horticultural activities and landscaping services is directed back towards running the enterprise. This then allows us to continue to provide work and training for the young people with whom we work.	£419,870
Troon Allotment Society [Charity number: SC041591] The objects of the Society shall be for the benefit of the general public to:- a. Conserve, preserve, protect and improve the land worked on. b. Advance the education of those using the allotments by encouraging sustainable and environmentally friendly use of the site. c. Work with community groups and local schools to encourage the enjoyment of gardening.	£5,434