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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1008194
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Somerset Gardens Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1008194. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset. The register describes its activities as: “To promote the education of the public on matters connected with garden landscaping and to survey, preserve, enhance and recreate landscapes that exist or have existed in Somerset.” Its charitable objects are: “(a)to promote the education of the public on matters connected with the arts and sciences of garden landscapes (b)to preserve enhance and recreate for the education and enjoyment of the public whatever garden landscapes may exist or have existed in or around the county of Somerset.” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £10.2k and spending of £15.6k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£10.2k
Latest spending
£15.6k
- What it funds
- Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £10.2k | £15.6k |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £10.2k | £15.8k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £10.2k | £16.6k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £28.7k | £35.7k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £8,899 | £12.4k |
Charitable objects
(a)to promote the education of the public on matters connected with the arts and sciences of garden landscapes (b)to preserve enhance and recreate for the education and enjoyment of the public whatever garden landscapes may exist or have existed in or around the county of Somerset.
Where it operates
Somerset
- Trustees
- 8
What Somerset Gardens Trust funds
Somerset Gardens Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £96k in total.
How to apply to Somerset Gardens Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Somerset Gardens Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (somersetgardenstrust.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Somerset Gardens Trust
Is Somerset Gardens Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Somerset Gardens Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Somerset Gardens Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset.
Does Somerset Gardens Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Somerset Gardens Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Somerset Gardens Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Somerset Gardens Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £15.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £19.2k a year.
How large is Somerset Gardens Trust?
In its latest reported year Somerset Gardens Trust reported income of £10.2k and spending of £15.6k.
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