# HEREFORDSHIRE GROWING POINT

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1197491
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Jan. 13, 2022
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1197491


## Contact

- **Address:** c/o Headway House, Trenchard Avenue, Credenhill, Hereford
- **Postcode:** HR4 7DX
- **Phone:** 01432 805705
- **Email:** info@growingpoint.org.uk
- **Website:** growingpoint.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO PROVIDE RELIEF AND TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY HORTICULTURAL THERAPY FOR THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE VULNERABLE OR SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, THROUGH OLD AGE, ILLNESS OR DISABILITY, EITHER MENTALLY OR PHYSICALLY (WHETHER PERMANENTLY OR TEMPORARILY) IN HEREFORDSHIRE AND THE AREAS ADJOINING HEREFORDSHIRE, BY:1. THE PROVISION OF ORGANISED HORTICULTURAL THERAPY SESSIONS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND MENTAL WELLBEING FOR THIS GROUP OF PEOPLE, IN GARDEN SETTINGS OR APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS RESIDENTIAL CARE, SUITED TO INDIVIDUAL NEED.2. PROMOTION OF SOCIAL INCLUSION. BEING PART OF A GARDENING GROUP IS A BENEFIT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE LIMITED OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT.3. PROMOTION OF HEALTHY LIVING, BY GROWING,HARVESTING AND COOKING FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.4. PROMOTION OF PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS OF SOCAIL AND HORTICULTURAL THERAPY BY MEANS OF SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE AND EVENTS.

**Activities:** The purpose is the provision of gardening sessions ( led by tutors) as a form of therapy for all age groups in all circumstances. Our beneficiaries enjoy being part of social groups and the opportunity to get involved in growing plants, harvesting produce and exhibiting at our Autumn Show. There are also social events including a BBQ.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Disability
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities



## Geography

- Herefordshire





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Laura Hone** | Chair | Jan. 13, 2022 |
| Candida Hopkinson |  | Nov. 19, 2024 |
| Caroline Lechmere Lady |  | Jan. 31, 2023 |
| Francis Huntley |  | Jan. 31, 2023 |
| Jeanie Falconer |  | Jan. 31, 2023 |
| Laura Mcarthur |  | Nov. 18, 2025 |
| Mary Knight |  | Jan. 31, 2023 |
| Nigel John Morries |  | Nov. 18, 2025 |
| Thomas Pearson |  | Nov. 18, 2025 |
| Virginia Aurora Colquhoun-Gonzalez |  | Nov. 18, 2025 |




