THE PATCHWORKING GARDEN PROJECT
PROMOTING THE THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF GARDENING IN A VOLUNTEER SUPPORTED ENVIRONMENT:BETTER PHYSICAL HEALTH,IMPROVED PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH&SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES,LEARNING NEW SKILLS,ACCESS TO THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.USING VOLUNTEERING TO INCREASE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, RAISING CONFIDENCE&SELF-ESTEEM.WE AIM TO REDUCE STIGMA OF PHYSICAL DISABILITY, PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH PROBLEMS, OLD AGE AND INFIRMITY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased slightly to £54,200 while expenses rose significantly to £69,000, resulting in a net deficit for the year. Despite this, the charity reports unrestricted reserves of £58,965, which exceeds its stated policy target of retaining one year's running costs (£41,000). The trustees declare the charity is in a healthy financial position, though they note uncertainties regarding future grant availability and a projected shortfall for the upcoming year.
What the accounts disclose
“Fundraising increased further to £23,600” — page 6
“Our Reserves Policy requires the Charity to retain a year’s running costs in reserve, which for the Garden and Academy, excluding further development expenditure, is a combined total of £41,000.” — page 7
Trustees
- ISOBEL GOWANchair
- Chris Munford
- Dr Rebecca Ward
- Helen McHenry
- Peter Stamps
- Rupert Taverner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £54k | £69k |
| 31/03/2024 | £53k | £47k |
| 31/03/2023 | £39k | £50k |
| 31/03/2022 | £141k | £78k |
| 31/03/2021 | £58k | £72k |
Common questions
Is THE PATCHWORKING GARDEN PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased slightly to £54,200 while expenses rose significantly to £69,000, resulting in a net deficit for the year. Despite this, the charity reports unrestricted reserves of £58,965, which exceeds its stated policy target of retaining one year's running costs (£41,000). The trustees declare the charity is in a healthy financial position, though they note uncertainties regarding future grant availability and a projected shortfall for the upcoming year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE PATCHWORKING GARDEN PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PATCHWORKING GARDEN PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST, BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | Craft supplies and plants for this charity's main gardening project for those living with mental and physical disabilities. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/02/2024 | £20k | The Patchworking Garden Project and Academy |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/05/2021 | £8k | The Patchworking Garden Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/05/2019 | £10k | Ockley Garden |