Whinnies Community Garden
Analysis
Whinnies Community Garden is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. It was registered in November 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Whinnies Community Garden reported income of £68k and spending of £57k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from August 2023 to July 2025, income grew from £40k to £68k (+69%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 46%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Whinnies Community Garden sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Riddings Park Community Centre (£68k), W4 Youth Limited (£68k) and Roseland Youth Sailing Trust (£68k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Riddings Park Community Centre | Derbyshire | £68k |
| W4 Youth Limited | Richmond | £68k |
| Roseland Youth Sailing Trust | Cornwall | £68k |
| Barrow Island Community Sports Trust Ltd | Barrow-In-Furness | £68k |