Question 1

What is the mission of SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL THERAPY?

Accepted Answer

Thrive is the leading UK gardening for health charity, helping to improve people's physical and mental health through gardening. Thrive has over 45 years' experience of an approach called Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH), where trained horticultural therapists work with people and plants to improve an individual's physical and psychological health, communication and social skills.

Question 2

What is the financial size of SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL THERAPY?

Accepted Answer

SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL THERAPY is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £2,110,645 and total expenditure of £2,006,368.

Question 3

How does SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL THERAPY allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 84.3% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 15.7% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.7%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL THERAPY?

Accepted Answer

SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL THERAPY employs 48 staff members and is supported by 200 volunteers.

Question 5

Does SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL THERAPY receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL THERAPY pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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