FARNCOMBE COMMUNITY GARDEN
The promotion of improvement in wellbeing as a result of accessing the therapeutic benefits of gardening in a volunteer supported environment, which includes better physical health, improved psychological health, improved social opportunities, learning new skills and access to the natural environment.To provide this service in Farncombe and the surrounding areas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity received £117,838 in total receipts against £138,674 in payments, resulting in a net decrease in funds. However, the trustees report that unrestricted reserves have been built up to cover running costs for at least six months, indicating current liquidity stability despite the annual deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“The garden has managed to build up unrestricted reserves to cover running costs for at least 6 months.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Helen Farmerchair
- Dr Karen Jones
- Dr Martin Brunet
- Ellen Rinttila
- Philip Pearson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £118k | £139k |
| 31/03/2024 | £54k | £97k |
| 31/03/2023 | £105k | £19k |
Common questions
Is FARNCOMBE COMMUNITY GARDEN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity received £117,838 in total receipts against £138,674 in payments, resulting in a net decrease in funds. However, the trustees report that unrestricted reserves have been built up to cover running costs for at least six months, indicating current liquidity stability despite the annual deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FARNCOMBE COMMUNITY GARDEN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FARNCOMBE COMMUNITY GARDEN as a grant recipient include The Parochial Church Council of Godalming Minster.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parochial Church Council of Godalming Minster | FY2024 | £995 | Minister grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/06/2022 | £10k | Farncombe Community Garden |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/05/2022 | £25k | Start up funding for garden |