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Registered charity · No. SC006996Unincorporated associationEast Lothian

Gifford Horticultural Society

Gifford Horticultural Society is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in East Lothian.

Quick answer

Gifford Horticultural Society is a registered charity (number SC006996) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £10,795 (year ending 2025-10-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC006996
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Location
East Lothian
Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31)
£10,795

What the charity does

We were set up in 1848 to encourage 'gardening through competition'. This was expanded, first in 1937, to 'encourage horticulture in all its branches' then in 1990 to 'advance gardening and horticulture for the public benefit...(and) improve the environmental fabric of the village and its neighbourhood'. We do this by offering activities to suit all ages and levels of gardening experience, with an exciting and varied programme. Activities include Talks related to gardening & horticulture, Plant Sales, our annual Outings programme, a potato growing competition and our two day Flower Show.…

Registered causes

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gifford Horticultural Society 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gifford Horticultural Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Gifford Horticultural Society is a registered charity (number SC006996) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Gifford Horticultural Society do?
We were set up in 1848 to encourage 'gardening through competition'. This was expanded, first in 1937, to 'encourage horticulture in all its branches' then in 1990 to 'advance gardening and horticulture for the public benefit...(and) improve the environmental fabric of the village and its neighbourhood'. We do this by offering activities to suit all ages and levels of gardening experience, with an exciting and varied programme. Activities include Talks related to gardening & horticulture, Plant Sales, our annual Outings programme, a potato growing competition and our two day Flower Show.…
How can I donate to Gifford Horticultural Society?
Gifford Horticultural Society's website is http://www.giffordhorti.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.