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Blooming Gardeners is a gardening project in Easter Ross giving adults with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergent conditions the opportunity to enjoy purposeful and productive horticultural activities in a safe environment. Guidance and support are provided by skilled horticultural trainers and volunteers, The gardeners obtain experience and training in plant production, garden maintenance, soft landscaping and fruit and vegetable growing. Regular healthy, outdoor activities like this promote both physical and emotional wellbeing. Self-esteem is boosted by involvement in planning and in the satisfaction derived from seeing the results of their efforts. The community benefits from colourful floral displays and produce donated to the local food bank. Eco-friendly techniques are used and consideration of the natural environment is encouraged through discussion and …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Blooming Gardeners SCIO has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- Its integrity score of 39 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBlooming Gardeners SCIO is a registered education nonprofit based in Tain, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2023. Its registration number is SC053019. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 39/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £106K in annual revenue.
Blooming Gardeners SCIO's official registration number is SC053019, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Blooming Gardeners SCIO has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 39 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Blooming Gardeners SCIO is located in Tain, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.
Based on official tax filings, Blooming Gardeners SCIO has £106K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Blooming Gardeners SCIO is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £106K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Blooming Gardeners SCIO is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Blooming Gardeners is a gardening project in Easter Ross giving adults with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergent conditions the opportunity to enjoy purposeful and productive horticultural activities in a safe environment. Guidance and support are provided by skilled horticultural trainers and volunteers, The gardeners obtain experience and training in plant production, garden maintenance, soft landscaping and fruit and vegetable growing. Regular healthy, outdoor activities like this promote both physical and emotional wellbeing. Self-esteem is boosted by involvement in planning and in the satisfaction derived from seeing the results of their efforts. The community benefits from colourful floral displays and produce donated to the local food bank. Eco-friendly techniques are used and... Blooming Gardeners SCIO is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2023.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £106K is below the peer average of £994K.
You can verify Blooming Gardeners SCIO in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Contact Blooming Gardeners SCIO directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to Blooming Gardeners SCIO are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
Blooming Gardeners SCIO is based in Tain in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
Blooming Gardeners SCIO was first registered in 2023, making it approximately 3 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Blooming Gardeners SCIO is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Blooming Gardeners SCIO is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Quick facts about Blooming Gardeners SCIO
- What is Blooming Gardeners SCIO?
- Blooming Gardeners SCIO is a education scio based in Tain, United Kingdom. Blooming Gardeners is a gardening project in Easter Ross giving adults with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergent conditions the opportunity to enjoy purposeful and productive horticultural activities in a safe environment. Guidance and support are provided by skilled horticultural trainers and volunteers, The gardeners obtain experience and training in plant production, garden maintenance, soft landscaping and fruit and vegetable growing. Regular healthy, outdoor activities like this promote both physical and emotional wellbeing. Self-esteem is boosted by involvement in planning and in the satisfaction derived from seeing the results of their efforts. The community benefits from colourful floral displays and produce donated to the local food bank. Eco-friendly techniques are used and consideration of the natural environment is encouraged through discussion and example. Parents and guardians of the gardeners enjoy the regular respite from their caring role thus provided. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' The organisation's purposes are to support people in Easter Ross with potential exclusion issues, principally, but not exclusively, learning disabilities (hereafter referred to as the client group) through involvement in horticulture in a safe and supportive environment, thereby promoting: The advancement of the physical and mental health of the client group * by promoting and sustaining cardiovascular health and good levels of mobility through engagement in the physical activities of gardening. * by promoting and sustaining good mental health and emotional wellbeing through engagement in gardening and the support of the horticultural trainers. The advancement of education by providing the client group with the opportunity to develop new and transferable skills under the guidance of skilled horticultural trainers. The advancement of citizenship and community development through encouraging social inclusion: * by providing the opportunity for our client group to develop new friendships * by involving volunteers and community groups in horticultural and nature-based projects with the client group. The advancement of the protection and improvement of the environment: * by assisting the client group in developing awareness, understanding and responsibility for their natural environment * by using environmentally-friendly horticultural practices
- When was Blooming Gardeners SCIO founded?
- Blooming Gardeners SCIO was founded in 2023.
- Where is Blooming Gardeners SCIO located?
- Headquartered in Tain, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Blooming Gardeners SCIO's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100K-£1M.
- Is Blooming Gardeners SCIO trustworthy?
- Blooming Gardeners SCIO has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Blooming Gardeners SCIO's registration number?
- Registration: SC053019 (United Kingdom).
- What is Blooming Gardeners SCIO's website?
- https://bloominggardeners.org.uk
- Are donations to Blooming Gardeners SCIO tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.