# THE SIR HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS AND ARBORETUM

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 274737
- **Other names:** THE HILLIER ARBORETUM, THE SIR HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS, SIR HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Jan. 12, 1978
- **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=274737


## Contact

- **Address:** Hampshire County Council, The Castle, Castle Avenue, WINCHESTER, Hampshire
- **Postcode:** SO23 8UJ
- **Phone:** 01794 368787
- **Email:** info.hilliers@hants.gov.uk
- **Website:** www.hants.gov.uk/hilliergardens



## Activities

**Objects:** (1) THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AN ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN KNOWN AS THE ¶SIR HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS÷ AS A PUBLIC FACILITY TO BE ENJOYED BY PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, AS A MEANS TO PROMOTE:(A) THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE COLLECTION OF PLANT SPECIES OF THE TEMPERATE WORLD FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY THE CULTIVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SUCH PLANTS;(B) THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE CULTIVATION, PRESERVATION, PROPAGATION AND CONSERVATION OF SUCH PLANTS AND THEIR IMPACT UPON BIODIVERSITY AND THE CONSERVATION OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.

**Activities:** 1. To preserve and develop one of the largest collections of hardy trees,shrubs and herbaceous perennials in the western temperate world.2.To maximise the plant collection&#x27;s formal and informal education potential3. To be a significant contributor to conservation4. To meet the needs of an increasing number of visitors




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage, Recreation
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Geography

- Hampshire





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Hampshire County Council |  | Jan. 12, 1978 |




