The Garden Friend
The Garden Friend is a registered charity in Northern Ireland working in the advancement of health or the saving of lives, based in Hillsborough.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about The Garden Friend?
- Registered charity number
- NIC110420
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Constitution
- Location
- Hillsborough
- Latest income (year ending 2026-01-31)
- £22,913
- Website
- thegardenfriend.org
What does The Garden Friend do?
The purpose of the charity is to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of others through gardening, specifically by: Increasing Exercise, Improved Diet, Time in Nature, Reducing Stress Levels, Providing Social Connection, Improved Mood, Increased Strength, Weight Loss, Building Self-Esteem and Bringing a Sense of Accomplishment.
What causes is The Garden Friend registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Garden Friend a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Garden Friend is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC110420) regulated by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
- What is The Garden Friend's charity number?
- The Garden Friend's charity number is NIC110420. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number NIC110420?
- Search NIC110420 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does The Garden Friend do?
- The purpose of the charity is to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of others through gardening, specifically by: Increasing Exercise, Improved Diet, Time in Nature, Reducing Stress Levels, Providing Social Connection, Improved Mood, Increased Strength, Weight Loss, Building Self-Esteem and Bringing a Sense of Accomplishment.
- Does The Garden Friend have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Garden Friend. 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 Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to The Garden Friend?
- The Garden Friend's website is https://thegardenfriend.org/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-08-12, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.