HORTICULTURAL THERAPY TRUST
Working to support the wellbeing of individuals suffering depression or anxiety or recovering from physical illness, carers who need respite, those who need support towards confidence, self esteem, time away from pressures, development of vocational skills and any other person who might benefit from horticultural therapy.A safe, empathic, calm, nurturing, enjoyable and empowering environment
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a small deficit of £2,700 for the year, with total income of approximately £76,000 largely secured through National Lottery funding. While the trustees note that additional income must be secured for future years, they report that sufficient funds are carried forward to ensure continuation into the next year.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- PAUL ANDREW KELLERchair
- Charlotte Darke
- Christopher Steer
- Dr Jackie Klleinot
- Steven Telford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £73k | £76k |
| 31/07/2024 | £64k | £47k |
| 31/07/2023 | £35k | £47k |
| 31/07/2022 | £46k | £57k |
| 31/07/2021 | £50k | £47k |
Common questions
Is HORTICULTURAL THERAPY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a small deficit of £2,700 for the year, with total income of approximately £76,000 largely secured through National Lottery funding. While the trustees note that additional income must be secured for future years, they report that sufficient funds are carried forward to ensure continuation into the next year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HORTICULTURAL THERAPY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HORTICULTURAL THERAPY TRUST as a grant recipient include THE ELMGRANT TRUST, THE CLARE MILNE TRUST, THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION, THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ELMGRANT TRUST | FY2023 | £62k | |
| THE CLARE MILNE TRUST | FY2023 | £8k | |
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £8k | |
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2022 | £3k | Health & Wellbeing |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/08/2024 | £201k | Gardening for a Future |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/02/2024 | £20k | Haven of Hope project |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/09/2023 | £20k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2022 | £9k | Hands to Soil project of Hope |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/09/2021 | £10k | Gardens to Grow Together |
| UK government | 24/09/2020 | £3k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| UK government | 23/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/06/2014 | £8k | Gardening for Growth |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/12/2012 | £7k | 'Horticultural Therapy' or 'Seeds of Change' |