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title: "Whinnies Community Garden — check charity number 1201128 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Whinnies Community Garden a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201128. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Burnopfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/whinnies-community-garden
retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:58:03.865Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Whinnies Community Garden is a registered charity (number 1201128) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; recreation. Its latest reported income was £67,680 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Whinnies Community Garden?

Registered charity number

1201128

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Burnopfield

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£67,680

Website

[www.facebook.com/groups/137357813445282](https://www.facebook.com/groups/137357813445282)

## What does Whinnies Community Garden do?

The Whinnies Community Garden is situated in Sunniside, Gateshead, we are open to the public 1st April to 31st October, 12.30/4.30. Entry to the Garden is free and the garden is accessible to all including those with disabilities. We have a cafe where refreshments can be bought, along with freshly picked fruit, vegetables and flowers.

## What causes is Whinnies Community Garden registered for?

General Charitable PurposesRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Whinnies Community Garden yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Whinnies Community Garden is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Whinnies Community Garden a legitimate charity?

Yes. Whinnies Community Garden is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201128) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Whinnies Community Garden's charity number?

Whinnies Community Garden's charity number is 1201128. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1201128?

Search 1201128 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 Whinnies Community Garden do?

The Whinnies Community Garden is situated in Sunniside, Gateshead, we are open to the public 1st April to 31st October, 12.30/4.30. Entry to the Garden is free and the garden is accessible to all including those with disabilities. We have a cafe where refreshments can be bought, along with freshly picked fruit, vegetables and flowers.

Does Whinnies Community Garden have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Whinnies Community Garden. 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 Whinnies Community Garden?

Whinnies Community Garden's website is https://www.facebook.com/groups/137357813445282 — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1201128).