GROW FOR LIFE
Grow for Life provides therapeutic gardening and training for people struggling in life, especially those suffering from mental ill health, with the aim of increasing their confidence and self esteem. Through training and practical work, its trainees gain social and horticultural skills, thereby giving them a route into employment or meaningful activity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that income increased to £106,401 from £82,302 in the prior year, resulting in a net surplus of £26,963. Free reserves stood at £59,667, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their policy target of six months' expenditure (approximately £46,000). The charity is prepared on a receipts and payments basis with no material uncertainties noted regarding its continuation.
What the accounts disclose
“At the current time the trustees consider this to be a minimum of six months expenditure which relating to next year’s budget is around £46k so our free reserves meet this policy.”
Trustees
- Tristram Wickham Lewischair
- Dr Peg Bavin Butler
- Edward Thomas Litchfield
- Hilary Jane Daphne Long
- Justine Patricia Buxton
- MARTIN EDWARD GEAKE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £106k | £79k |
| 31/01/2024 | £82k | £70k |
| 31/01/2023 | £59k | £71k |
| 31/01/2022 | £50k | £36k |
| 31/01/2021 | £16k | £20k |
Common questions
Is GROW FOR LIFE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that income increased to £106,401 from £82,302 in the prior year, resulting in a net surplus of £26,963. Free reserves stood at £59,667, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their policy target of six months' expenditure (approximately £46,000). The charity is prepared on a receipts and payments basis with no material uncertainties noted regarding its continuation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GROW FOR LIFE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GROW FOR LIFE as a grant recipient include THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION, THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION, THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST, R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £30k | |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £20k | |
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £6k | |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE S M B TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PHILIP & ST JAMES, ODD DOWN, BATH & WELLS | FY2024 | £774 | Mission and charitable giving |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WIDCOMBE, BATH | FY2024 | £340 | donated from funds raised at the parish's Christmas Services |
| MANVERS STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, BATH | FY2025 | £319 | Mental health with Outdoor activities (Gardening) |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 30/09/2024 | £10k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2024 | £20k | Grow For Life - Social Therapeutic Horticulture |