01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC045148
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 15
- Postcode
- PA15 4UN
OSCR note: Call from trustee, requesting an extension for submitting the AR and accounts
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
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.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional 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.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £292,901 | £305,687 | 15 | 1 September 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £342,953 | £343,020 | 15 | 3 March 2025 |
| 31 March 2023 | £325,725 | £337,905 | 15 | 23 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £345,880 | £297,705 | 15 | 30 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £466,076 | £412,843 | 15 | 15 March 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
- 53-57, Belville Street, GREENOCK, Inverclyde
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.belvillecommunitygarden.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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