01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC038323
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- IV519UT
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 15 July 2015 as a result of a change to SCIO application by Viewfield Garden Collective SC038323, which was an Unincorporated Association registered as a charity since 11 June 2007.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
VGC is a local charity to support adults and young people living with mental health difficulties. The organisation uses horticulture, creative arts and the environment to support and develop people via a therapeutic garden project. Aim is to provide a relaxed space to improve physical and mental health wellbeing, educate and promote citizenship. This allows adults and young people to feel better connected to the wider community and workplace. VGC provides a validating community where individuals can grow in confidence by developing horticultural skills while working safely alongside others. In addition, VGC's activities include: ? growing organic food for the community. ? offering cut flowers to care homes and alike. ? providing qualifications to adults at risk and local school children who require support. ? supporting other organisations such as Alzheimer’s Scotland by hosting workshops. ? hosting community workshops such as Willow Weaving, Moss Identification, composting.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- 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
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1 The advancement of education through the provision of supportive work environment and training in horticulture for excluded groups of people, particularly those suffering from mental health problems 4.2 The advancement of citizenship and community development by restoring and maintaining natural landscapes, access paths and community gardens which are open to the general public 4.3 Advancement of health through providing opportunities for social interaction and physical exercise through gardening activities 4.4 Advancement of environmental protection and improvement through maintaining and developing community garden, maintaining woodland paths and maintaining and restoring the natural environment.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £0 | £0 | 2 | Not supplied |
| 31 December 2024 | £50,887 | £33,935 | 2 | 8 August 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £33,603 | £36,350 | 2 | 16 October 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £40,793 | £37,315 | 2 | 23 September 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £28,413 | £32,061 | 2 | 26 July 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 2 Kingsburgh, Snizort, Isle of Skye, Inverness-shire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.viewfieldgardencollective.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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