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Belville Community Garden Trust

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC045148
Status
Active
Registered
Oct. 2, 2014
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
53-57
Belville Street
GREENOCK
Inverclyde
PA15 4UN

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'

We aim to break down social barriers for the young and old alike and offer the chance of new learning experiences, improved community relationships, a sense of pride in the environment and an improved sense of mental and physical well-being. The main activities of our organisation involve building a safer, stronger community and improving lifestyles and health primarily through gardening, horticulture and healthy eating. We will measure the level of change in our community as a result of these interventions.

Objectives: 1.1.1 the advancement of community development through provision of and participation in community garden spaces in a sustainable and inclusive manner. 1.1.2 the advancement of education of the general public in garden design and construction, agriculture, horticulture, crafts, sustainable development and the protection and improvement of the natural environment through good environmental practices by supporting, encouraging and seeking to improve gardening of all kinds in Belville Street and the surrounding area and through the provision of community garden spaces particularly in horticultural and ecological matters, by encouraging and teaching a range of outdoor skills and pursuits, promoting the benefits of the natural environment and living more sustainably. 1.1.3 the advancement of environmental improvement through the growing of food locally, leading to a reduction in carbon footprint, increased resilience, and opportunities for recycling organic and other materials and by promoting the benefits of and demonstrating a range of good environmental and horticultural practices such as organic growing, composting, and through reducing, re-using and recycling of resources. 1.1.4 The promotion of such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
Inverclyde
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees Accounts
March 31, 2025 £292,901 £305,687 15 PDF 606.3 KB
March 31, 2024 £342,953 £343,020 15
March 31, 2023 £325,725 £337,905 15
March 31, 2022 £345,880 £297,705 16
March 31, 2021 £466,076 £412,843 8