# THE BUDDING FOUNDATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1155335
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Trust
- **Registered:** Jan. 15, 2014
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1155335


## Contact

- **Address:** 35 Culver Road, LANCING
- **Postcode:** BN15 9AX
- **Phone:** 07833306619
- **Email:** admin@thebuddingfoundation.co.uk
- **Website:** www.thebuddingfoundation.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO THE AGE OF 31 LIVING IN ENGLAND AND WALES BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF:(A) ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS;(B) ADVANCING EDUCATION;(C) RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT BY WAY OF TRAINING, APPRENTICESHIPS AND WORK PLACEMENTS. (D) PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS.TO SUPPORT OTHER CHARITIES/ORGANISATIONS WITH SIMILAR AIMS & OBJECTIVES.TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A MUSEUM FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, TO BE A FOCAL POINT FOR THE CHARITY DEDICATED TO EDWIN BEARD BUDDING 1796 - 1846 (INVENTOR OF THE LAWNMOWER). PARTICULAR FOCUS ON HORTICULTURE, ITS ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING IMPACT ON SOCIAL HISTORY. EXHIBITS WILL BE ACQUIRED BY DONATION OR PURCHASE, THEY WILL BE DISPLAYED IN SUCH A WAY TO CREATE INTEREST, EDUCATE AND PROMOTE INNOVATIVENESS IN THE MINDS OF VISITORS. MUSEUM TO BE KNOWN AS  'THE MUSEUM OF GARDENING'

**Activities:** Support young people up to the age of 31 with financial help to improve their lives. Emphasis on those most in need with funds being provided for a wide range of activities etc including School Clubs, Sport, Work Experience, Apprenticeships, Training and help with course fees. Other help to improve young peoples enjoyment of life.Also assisting other charities & organisations with similar aims.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations
- **What:** Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 31, 2025 | £42580 | £26730 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2024 | £62171 | £98849 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2023 | £96219 | £70885 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2022 | £69390 | £64160 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2021 | £51441 | £33309 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **CLIVE GRAVETT** (Chair) — appointed July 31, 2018
- Alan Jeffrey Birch — appointed Feb. 4, 2026
- Hazel Haylock — appointed July 17, 2024
- Kate Angel — appointed Feb. 17, 2019