THE BUDDING FOUNDATION

Registered charity 1155335 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Support young people up to the age of 31 with financial help to improve their lives. Emphasis on those most in need with funds being provided for a wide range of activities etc including School Clubs, Sport, Work Experience, Apprenticeships, Training and help with course fees. Other help to improve young peoples enjoyment of life.Also assisting other charities & organisations with similar aims.

Objects

TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO THE AGE OF 31 LIVING IN ENGLAND AND WALES BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF:(A) ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS;(B) ADVANCING EDUCATION;(C) RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT BY WAY OF TRAINING, APPRENTICESHIPS AND WORK PLACEMENTS. (D) PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS.TO SUPPORT OTHER CHARITIES/ORGANISATIONS WITH SIMILAR AIMS & OBJECTIVES.TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A MUSEUM FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, TO BE A FOCAL POINT FOR THE CHARITY DEDICATED TO EDWIN BEARD BUDDING 1796 - 1846 (INVENTOR OF THE LAWNMOWER). PARTICULAR FOCUS ON HORTICULTURE, ITS ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING IMPACT ON SOCIAL HISTORY. EXHIBITS WILL BE ACQUIRED BY DONATION OR PURCHASE, THEY WILL BE DISPLAYED IN SUCH A WAY TO CREATE INTEREST, EDUCATE AND PROMOTE INNOVATIVENESS IN THE MINDS OF VISITORS. MUSEUM TO BE KNOWN AS 'THE MUSEUM OF GARDENING'

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: Education/training · Arts/culture/heritage/science · Amateur Sport · Recreation · website · Get email alerts

Registered contact address: Adur, South East, England (from the postcode on the register)

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity's financial position improved by approximately 25% during the year, with unrestricted cash funds increasing to £60,197. The trustees report holding £20,000 in restricted funds specifically to maintain the museum and cover operational costs for a suitable period. No material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern were disclosed.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

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• Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
• Complaints policy and procedures
• Financial reserves policy and procedures
• Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
• Internal risk management policy and procedures
• Investing charity funds policy and procedures
• Safeguarding policy and procedures
• Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
• Social media policy and procedures
• Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures

From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)

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Source: this charity’s annual returns on the Charity Commission register.

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Trustees · trustee networks

• CLIVE GRAVETTchair
• Alan Jeffrey Birch · trustee of 1 other charity
• Hazel Haylock
• Kate Angel

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

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