The Incorporation Of Gardeners Of Glasgow

Incorporation of Gardeners of Glasgow

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About Us

Welcome to The Incorporation of Gardeners of Glasgow, one of the fourteen Craft Guilds who form The Trades House of Glasgow. The Incorporation of Gardeners of Glasgow was founded about 1605 and its motto is “Gardening - The First of Arts”. It is a Scottish registered charity and supports horticultural awards and projects in Glasgow. Most of these awards and projects focus on education and community.

Aims & Objectives

The Incorporation of Gardeners of Glasgow aims to support charitable and good causes, particularly projects of an educational nature connected with horticulture, within the Glasgow City area. Our members particularly enjoy encouraging young people in their practical skills and fostering their enthusiasm for gardening.

The Incorporation has helped many projects, most recently Castlemilk High School, Horatio's Garden and Maggie's Centre at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Applications for assistance are welcome and grants are made at the discretion of the Trustees. Please contact The Clerk for application forms.

Trustees

The affairs of the Incorporation of Gardeners of Glasgow are managed by a group of Trustees, known as the Master Court. Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration from the Craft. The Deacon, who leads the Master Court, is appointed annually and attends a number of events as the Incorporation’s representative.

The Clerk assists the Master Court in the day-to day running of the Incorporation and the Officer provides administrative support.

The Master Court meets on a quarterly basis to discuss all relevant business including any applications for membership or funding.