Governance

Growing Works is committed to operating with transparency, good governance, and accountability. As a registered charity, we are guided by our governing documents, the Charity Commission’s guidelines, and the values that underpin everything we do.

This page sets out key information about how Growing Works is structured and governed, and provides access to our key documents.

Organisational information

Registered charity name: Growing Works
Charity registration number: 1160003
Company registration number: 07832832
Registered address: 18 Lowergate, Paddock, Huddersfield HD3 4ER
Legal structure: Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Regulated by: The Charity Commission for England and Wales

Our trustees

Growing Works is governed by a board of trustees who are responsible for the strategic direction, financial oversight, and overall governance of the charity. Our trustees volunteer their time and expertise to ensure Growing Works operates effectively and in the best interests of the people we serve.

Meet our trustees

Governing documents

Articles of Association
Our Articles of Association set out the rules under which Growing Works operates as a charity.
Download Articles of Association (document to be added)

Safeguarding Policy
Growing Works is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all participants, particularly children and vulnerable adults. Our safeguarding policy sets out our approach and responsibilities.
Download Safeguarding Policy (document to be added)

Annual Report & Accounts
Download latest annual report (document to be added)

Environmental commitment

Growing Works is committed to caring for the environment in everything we do. We promote sustainable gardening practices, minimise waste across our sites, and encourage participants and volunteers to develop an understanding of and respect for the natural world.

• Using peat-free compost and organic growing methods wherever possible
• Composting waste from our allotment and woodland sites
• Sourcing materials locally and sustainably where we can
• Encouraging wildlife and biodiversity across all our outdoor spaces

Membership

Growing Works operates as a membership organisation. For information about membership, including how to become a member and the rights and responsibilities of members, please refer to our Articles of Association or contact us directly.

Governance enquiries

For any governance-related enquiries, please contact us at:
Email: info@growingworks.org.uk
Address: 18 Lowergate, Paddock, Huddersfield HD3 4ER
Registered charity No. 1160003.