# Cluny Community Walled Garden

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC054112
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** April 7, 2025
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC054112


## Contact

- **Address:** The Walled Garden, Cluny Estate Office, Cluny Estate, Sauchen
- **Postcode:** AB51 7RT
- **Website:** https://clunycommunitywalledgarden.co.uk



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of citizenship or community development&#x27;,&#x27;the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of environmental protection or improvement&#x27;

**What the charity does:** Over the last year we have been growing our volunteer numbers through community engagement consisting of events, social media exposure, printed material to addresses in the locality, meet and greet session at the walled garden, and fundraising initiatives. The organisation has also been piloting traditional heritage skills courses which has been fully subscribed each time and has started our educational pathways within the walled garden.  As well as these courses we are also working alongside people with no gardening knowledge and running weekly gardening &#x27;get togethers&#x27; where volunteers are learning through practical skills, working alongside time served gardeners. We have also welcomed groups to the garden to support their requirements including. Men In Mind, U3A, NESPT, and the Wee Cider Company.  We are working on more partnerships as we move forward. We have also worked towards the project for restoring and conserving the historic fabric of the walled garden.

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

**Objectives:** The organisation’s purposes are:  The advancement of environmental protection or improvement To Improve local biodiversity, reduce carbon footprints, and promote sustainable gardening practices within the walled garden whilst offering opportunities for learning about gardening, sustainability, and food systems.  The advancement of citizenship and community development Provide a community garden that is designed, planned, and managed by the community.  Creating a space for everyone in the community to have the opportunity to participate in activities. Promote inclusion for all through volunteering opportunities and activities. Provide access to fresh produce, create partnerships for food sharing, and develop connections within the community to support as many people as possible with sustainable food systems.  The advancement of education To provide gardening skills development and educational workshops to the community and volunteers to help increase knowledge of gardening and support learning opportunities within the community.  The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended To improve the lives of people living in the isolated communities surrounding the walled garden by opening up the walled garden as a space for everyone to enjoy. Improve the conditions of people’s lives by reducing social exclusion and supporting mental health and well-being through varied activities, courses and workshops to be delivered in the garden space.





## Geography

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







