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Kinross Potager Garden Charitable Association

Also known as: The Potager Garden

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC027444
Status
Active
Registered
Jan. 14, 1998
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
3 Moubray Lane
Crook of Devon
Kinross
KY13 0XH

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'

We are a community garden run by volunteers. We aim to provide a therapeutic experience for volunteers of all abilities to help to maintain the garden and learn about gardening and the environment. To provide a peaceful place for local people to visit and to educate children and others about plants and growing. We are organic, and work to support biodiversity. We have weekly volunteer sessions during the summer and have volunteers with a learning disability and mental health issues. We have had educational visits from the local school, and other youth groups eg Brownies and Guides, and Beavers.

Objectives: 2. OBJECTIVES The aim of the Association is to provide and maintain a community garden for all to visit or take part in horticultural activities. This can involve educational activities about growing vegetables and other plants, in ways to support biodiversity, and promote healthy eating and the benefits of working outdoors. This may include liaison with local schools and other youth organisations, and the provision of short gardening courses for anyone in the community. To provide a supportive environment for anyone, regardless of ability, to take part in gardening as a volunteer, as a therapeutic and social activity.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
Perth And Kinross
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £1,283 £1,032
March 31, 2024 £1,032 £3,005
March 31, 2023 £1,207 £1,075
March 31, 2022 £1,267 £1,383
March 31, 2021 £818 £636