SEEDS FOR GROWTH
To promote and support the health and well-being of disadvantaged individuals and communities through projects including education, arts and the environment. Support for individuals 'down the path to work' and also the creation of co-operatives and social enterprises.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with total funds of £30,471, an increase from the previous year's £22,814, following a net movement in funds of £7,657. Per the trustees' report, the charity received income of £96,713 and incurred total expenditure of £89,056, resulting in a positive financial position with no disclosed reserves policy or material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- James Odomchair
- Abigail Russell
- Beth Newman
- Camila Mizuno
- Jane Umeh
- Kate Elizabeth Manning Cotterill
- Matthew Buchanan
- Steve Nicola
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £97k | £89k |
| 31/03/2025 | £76k | £76k |
| 31/03/2024 | £105k | £83k |
| 31/03/2023 | £62k | £32k |
| 31/03/2022 | £21k | £13k |
Common questions
Is SEEDS FOR GROWTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with total funds of £30,471, an increase from the previous year's £22,814, following a net movement in funds of £7,657. Per the trustees' report, the charity received income of £96,713 and incurred total expenditure of £89,056, resulting in a positive financial position with no disclosed reserves policy or material uncertainties. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SEEDS FOR GROWTH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SEEDS FOR GROWTH as a grant recipient include EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, WAKEFIELD AND TETLEY TRUST, CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST, TOWER HILL TRUST, CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £9k | Community gardening project |
| WAKEFIELD AND TETLEY TRUST | FY2024 | £6k | Project to support 25 NHS patients with stress and mild mental health issues. |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| TOWER HILL TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Encourage and support tenants and residents to grow seeds at home and maintain community garden beds |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowdfunder | 20/06/2022 | £2k | Local Action Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2022 | £50k | Urban Farmers |
| Greater London Authority | 01/12/2020 | £35k | Grant to Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea |
| Greater London Authority | 05/12/2018 | £12k | Grant to Seeds for Growth |
| Greater London Authority | 01/11/2018 | £10k | Team London Small Grants Programme - Seeds for Growth |
| Greater London Authority | 31/01/2018 | £20k | Grant to Seeds for Growth |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/09/2008 | £10k | Tuck Shops for Health |