OSCR Scottish charity profile

Ninewells Community Garden (SCIO)

Known as Ninewells Garden

ActiveCharity number SC044580
Registered14 January 2014
Main locationDundee City
Legal formSCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC044580
Status
Active
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland
Volunteers
over 250 volunteers
Staff
3
Postcode
DD6 8AL

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

A study in 2020 revealed that 21% of households in Dundee lack access to a private garden. Green spaces are scarce especially for less affluent communities. Our charity helps those who have a range of capabilities, those who have retired, people suffering personal loss, people in recovery and many who are keen to access nature to improve or maintain their health & wellbeing. In the face of the climate crisis and food insecurity Ninewells Community Garden is seen by its users as critical for sustainability and community action. The close proximity to Ninewells Teaching hospital offers staff a space for relaxation and contemplation. Patients in the hospital have a view from their hospital window and the outreach Ninewells Community garden do in hospital courtyards mean patients can see the moving, changing landscape which provides comfort in a time of distress. With the community of the hospital and wider community of the city & beyond it's a space to connect with nature.

Charitable purposes

  • the advancement of health
  • the advancement of citizenship or community development

Beneficiaries

  • Children or young people
  • Older People
  • People with disabilities or health problems
  • No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
  • Other charities or voluntary bodies

Activities

  • It carries out activities or services itself

Constitutional objectives

The mission of the Ninewells Communit Garden is to promote physical activity and good health through community gardening in an environment where horticulture supports wellbeing and can also support therapy and rehabilitation. Within this mission, we strive to provide an inclusive environment where our volunteers and service users can share and learn more about the benefits of gardening.

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

5 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
31 December 2024£29,893£85,86537 September 2025
31 December 2023£116,075£101,302313 September 2024
31 December 2022£59,562£60,946330 August 2023
31 December 2021£60,452£39,616327 September 2022
31 December 2020£17,698£21,122316 September 2021

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
18 Tay Street, Newport-on-Tay, Fife
Website supplied to OSCR
www.ninewellsgarden.org.uk
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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