# St Marys Street Community Garden

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC053186
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** March 13, 2024
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053186


## Contact

- **Address:** 52 St Marys Street, Edinburgh
- **Postcode:** EH1 1SX
- **Website:** https://stmarysstreetgarden.co.uk/



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of health&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of citizenship or community development&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of environmental protection or improvement&#x27;

**What the charity does:** Our Mission We exist to create and nurture this valuable city-centre community space for those who wish to connect with nature, and improve their wellbeing, Our Purpose Providing a welcoming and thriving community garden space where people can grow, learn and work together and feel more connected to their environment and each other. Building Relationships We spoke with local residents, our members and volunteers gathering their ideas and thoughts for the development of the garden. We also explored future partnership working with local charities, schools and other organisations. Communication In an effort to ensure we communicate well with our members and the wider public we were pleased to launch our website in May.  We have revised the signage on our information and parking notice board at the junction of Boyds Entry and Gullans Close with information about the garden, its history and who is eligible to become a member.

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;No specific group, or for the benefit of the community&#x27;

**Objectives:** 4 The organisation&#x27;s purposes are: (a) the advancement of community development through provision of and participation in community garden spaces in a sustainable and inclusive manner (b) the advancement of health, both physical and mental, and address social isolation to support people to live happier and healthier lives. (c) the advancement of the arts, history, heritage and culture of the local area and the community benefit of St Marys Street Community Garden. (d) the advancement of environmental protection or improvement





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** City of Edinburgh
- **Geographical spread:** A specific local point, community or neighbourhood







