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Registered charity · No. 1174751CIO

Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture

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Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30
£8,160
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30
£4,301
Registered charity number
1174751
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Ventnor
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture (number 1174751) 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 Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture do?

We promote education in botany, horticulture, ecology and environmental science on the Isle of Wight. We stimulate interest and advance knowledge through organizing events including talks, walks, outings and workshops. Where possible, we provide support for students pursuing a career in horticulture and for appropriate projects in parks and gardens which advance mental and physical health

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture

Answers Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 2025, 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 records Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Ventnor Botanic Garden Friends' Society
Where it says it operates
Isle of Wight

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture as a registered charity (number 1174751) 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 Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture's charity number?
Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture's charity number is 1174751. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1174751?
Search 1174751 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 Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture do?
We promote education in botany, horticulture, ecology and environmental science on the Isle of Wight. We stimulate interest and advance knowledge through organizing events including talks, walks, outings and workshops. Where possible, we provide support for students pursuing a career in horticulture and for appropriate projects in parks and gardens which advance mental and physical health
Does Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture. 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 Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture?
Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture's website listed in our register data is http://vfwh.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 Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture?
The register records Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture's trustees paid?
Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture: Ventnor Botanic Garden Friends' Society.
When was Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture registered as a charity?
Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture was entered on the register on 20 September 2017.

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.