THE FORTESCUE GARDEN TRUST
Registered charity 203722 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE GARDEN HOUSE
The laying out, planting, improvement, maintenance and upkeep of the trust land as a garden for the enjoyment of the public and also for the purposes of experimentation and research (by the growth and propagation of trees and plants of any kind and in any manner) with a view to the futherance of the study and science of botany and the increase of knowledge in respect thereof.
Causes: Education/training · Arts/culture/heritage/science · Environment/conservation/heritage · Recreation · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £85,369 and total unrestricted reserves of £779,091, which the trustees consider adequate to meet contractual obligations and cushion against fluctuations. The trustees note that a substantial part of revenue came from non-recurring grants and legacies, and long-term success is dependent on increasing visitor numbers. The charity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Trading subsidiary: Garden House Enterprises Limited
“The limited company is intended to generate income for the charity by the running of an onsite café, plant sales, shop sales and garden events.” — page 27
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Garden House (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Finnis Scott Foundation — “As a charity we also offer education and training for students looking to enjoy a career in horticulture, supported by the Finnis Scott Foun…” (source page)
- Devon County Council – Devon Elevation Fund Community Renewal Fund — “We are proud to announce that funding has been received from Devon County Council – Devon Elevation Fund Community Renewal Fund to support t…” (source page)
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- Mark Brunsdonchair
- Ian Whitfield Smith · trustee of 1 other charity
- Jonathan Robert Webster
- Nicholas John Lewis
- Rachel Watson
- Susan Mary Allen
- Tim David Price
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Devon
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE FORTESCUE GARDEN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £85,369 and total unrestricted reserves of £779,091, which the trustees consider adequate to meet contractual obligations and cushion against fluctuations. The trustees note that a substantial part of revenue came from non-recurring grants and legacies, and long-term success is dependent on increasing visitor numbers. The charity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE FORTESCUE GARDEN TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FORTESCUE GARDEN TRUST as a grant recipient include THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION, THE GREATER MANCHESTER HIGH SHERIFF'S POLICE TRUST, DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND.
Known funders
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