SCOTSWOOD NATURAL COMMUNITY GARDEN LIMITED
Based in the grounds of the John Marley Centre, in Scotswood, the charity offers a wide range of activities linked to sustainability issues and improving mental health and well-being. The programmes include: educational workshops, youth groups, older peoples services, volunteering and training. The charity is involved with a range of environmental and community based projects within the area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported total unrestricted funds of £378,431 at the year end, which is below the previous year's unrestricted funds of £442,591. The trustees confirm that the charity is a going concern, noting that it has secured significant funding for the current year and that its immediate future for the next 12 months is secure.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustee's policy is to maintain reserves to ensure that in the event of a funding shortfall the project can continue for at least three months.” — page 24
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/05/2013)
Trustees
- Helen McStravickchair
- Anthony William Milan
- Christopher Warburton-Brown
- Dr Emily Clough
- Miles John Henderson
- STEPHANIE COLE
- Shahid Rasul
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £641k | £593k |
| 31/03/2024 | £723k | £636k |
| 31/03/2023 | £655k | £522k |
| 31/03/2022 | £578k | £467k |
| 31/03/2021 | £485k | £398k |
Common questions
Is SCOTSWOOD NATURAL COMMUNITY GARDEN LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported total unrestricted funds of £378,431 at the year end, which is below the previous year's unrestricted funds of £442,591. The trustees confirm that the charity is a going concern, noting that it has secured significant funding for the current year and that its immediate future for the next 12 months is secure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SCOTSWOOD NATURAL COMMUNITY GARDEN LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SCOTSWOOD NATURAL COMMUNITY GARDEN LIMITED as a grant recipient include EMERTON-CHRISTIE CHARITY, SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO, THE AURORA TRUST, HAYS TRAVEL FOUNDATION, WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK) CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMERTON-CHRISTIE CHARITY | FY2025 | £33k | |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | FY2025 | £15k | Grants |
| THE AURORA TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | To contribute to the costs of its two of youth groups for one year. |
| HAYS TRAVEL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK) CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | FY2025 | £900 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 08/01/2026 | £1k | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| Community Foundation North East | 18/12/2025 | £6k | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2025 | £20k | Growing together |
| Community Foundation North East | 17/07/2025 | £2k | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/05/2025 | £4k | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| Community Foundation North East | 08/05/2025 | £20k | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| Community Foundation North East | 01/05/2025 | £3k | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| Community Foundation North East | 01/04/2025 | £10k | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| Community Foundation North East | 27/03/2025 | £5k | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| Community Foundation North East | 13/03/2025 | £11k | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/02/2025 | £6k | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| Community Foundation North East | 09/01/2025 | £1k | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| Community Foundation North East | 24/10/2024 | £8k | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| Community Foundation North East | 11/07/2024 | £59k | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/01/2024 | £20k | Woodland Wellbeing |
| Community Foundation North East | 30/03/2023 | £7k | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| Community Foundation North East | 30/03/2023 | £5k | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| Community Foundation North East | 16/03/2023 | £5k | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| Community Foundation North East | 23/02/2023 | £10k | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| Community Foundation North East | 10/02/2023 | £6k | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/02/2023 | £250k | "Natural Heroes" |
| Community Foundation North East | 12/01/2023 | £750 | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/12/2022 | £10k | Woodland Wellbeing |
| Community Foundation North East | 01/12/2022 | £5k | Grant to Scotswood Natural Community Garden |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/09/2022 | £25k | Wildlife Superheroes |