Is Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies as a registered charity (number 257391) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies's charity number?

Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies's charity number is 257391. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 257391?

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Registered charity · No. 257391

Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage, recreation.

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What are the key facts about Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £8,086
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £6,894
Registered charity number: 257391
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Northway
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.gfgs.org.uk

Quick answer

Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies (number 257391) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies do?

Offers advice, help and support to Societies/Clubs who are interested in all aspects of gardening and horticulture.Trains novice Judges and provides on going training for existing Judges of Horticultural Shows.Provides grants to Schools and others running Gardening Projects.Gives prizes for School Gardening Competitions.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies

Answers Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 26 February 1969
Where it says it operates: Gloucestershire · Oxfordshire · Shropshire · Warwickshire · South Gloucestershire · Bristol City · Monmouthshire · Herefordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies as a registered charity (number 257391) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies's charity number?: Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies's charity number is 257391. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 257391?: Search 257391 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies do?: Offers advice, help and support to Societies/Clubs who are interested in all aspects of gardening and horticulture.Trains novice Judges and provides on going training for existing Judges of Horticultural Shows.Provides grants to Schools and others running Gardening Projects.Gives prizes for School Gardening Competitions.
Does Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies?: Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies's website listed in our register data is http://www.gfgs.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies?: The register does not record Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies registered as a charity?: Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies was entered on the register on 26 February 1969.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.