CULTIVATING CHANGE
The trustees are assisting in the treatment and care of persons suffering from poor mental health by theprovision of seeds to allow the participation in therapeutic gardening and horticulture.Principally, this will be achieved through the facilitation of1. Socially responsible seed donation2. Building an engaged and supportive community (virtual, local, national, global) and promotingpos
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC [IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING POOR HEALTH INCLUDING POOR MENTAL HEALTH] BY PROVIDING SEEDS FOR GROWING, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND TRAINING TO ENHANCE CAPABILITIES, COMPETENCES, SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING IN HORTICULTURE [INCLUDING THERAPEUTIC GARDENING].
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £52,883 for the year ended 30 June 2026, up from £10,443 the previous year. Total income increased significantly to £83,571, while total expenditures were £30,688. The closing balance at Barclays was £73,312, indicating strong liquidity and financial stability for the period.
What the accounts disclose
“This relates to bookkeeping services provided by virtual bookkeeper” — page 3
“This relates to our work with Beachstone Partners who are providing PR support” — page 3
“This relates to bookkeeping services provided by virtual bookkeeper” — page 3
“This relates to our work with Beachstone Partners who are providing PR support” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2026
- Volunteers: 30
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2025
- Volunteers: 20
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2024
- Volunteers: 10
Trustees
- Sally Nyechair
- Annabel Rudd
- Gillian Harvey-Bush
- Mark Hodgkinson
- Rosemary Ferrandino
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2026 | £84k | £31k |
| 30/06/2025 | £28k | £17k |
| 30/06/2024 | £8k | £5k |
| 30/06/2023 | £12k | £8k |
Common questions
Is CULTIVATING CHANGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £52,883 for the year ended 30 June 2026, up from £10,443 the previous year. Total income increased significantly to £83,571, while total expenditures were £30,688. The closing balance at Barclays was £73,312, indicating strong liquidity and financial stability for the period. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CULTIVATING CHANGE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CULTIVATING CHANGE as a grant recipient include THE BRANSFORD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRANSFORD TRUST | FY2023 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | 2 | £19k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 2 | £15k |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £7k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| THE MARY KINROSS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £455k |
| THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £140k |
| THE ELMGRANT TRUST | 1 | £62k |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
Charities like this
- GROWING WELL LIMITED
- THE GROWING SPACE (WINCANTON) LIMITED
- SEEDS FOR GROWTH
- GROW FOR LIFE
- HORTICULTURAL THERAPY TRUST
- CORN EXCHANGE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CULTIVATING CHANGE | £84k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GROWING WELL LIMITED | £1.5m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE GROWING SPACE (WINCANTON) LIMITED | £61k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SEEDS FOR GROWTH | £97k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GROW FOR LIFE | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HORTICULTURAL THERAPY TRUST | £73k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |