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Earth in Common

SC044220Registered charity from 23 August 2013
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Notes:
Former name Leith Community Crops in Pots changed to Earth in Common.
Charity Information:
Address 4A Johns Place
Leith
Edinburgh
Postcode EH6 7EL
Website www.earth-in-common.org/
Regulatory Type Standard
Object:
The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To advance environmental protection and/or improvement by encouraging and supporting the people of Leith: (i) to grow vegetables and fruit for food in urban spaces, so reducing their food miles and carbon footprint; (ii) to grow flowers for bees and other pollinating insects, thus improving both local aesthetics and biodiversity. 4.2 To provide and organise recreational activities with the object of improving the wellbeing of the people of Leith through: (i) encouraging, educating and supporting them to eat their own locally grown fruit and vegetables, improving diet and dietary awareness; (ii) providing opportunities for recreational activities, such as connecting with nature/nature play for children; (iii) providing opportunities for people to meet each other and exchange knowledge and goods (plants, food, recipes and plant-growing know-how), using Non-Violent Communication (NVC) skills where appropriate, so improving community cohesion, and mental/emotional wellbeing. 4.3 To advance the education of both children and adults living in Leith with regard to the value of natural systems and on sustainable lifestyles, so that present generations do not threaten the quality of life for future generations. 4.4 To advance education and environmental protection by supporting schools and nurseries in achieving their environmental goals.
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
Earth in Common, rooted in Leith, Scotland, originated as a community initiative under the name Leith Community Crops in Pots, reclaiming Common Good land to enhance access to healthy food and nature while building community and addressing systemic issues like food insecurity, climate change and social inequality. Central to its ongoing mission is the ‘Urban Croft’ model, transforming derelict urban spaces into community hubs for sustainable food production, education and skill-building. It runs multiple projects on the pioneering Leith Community Croft (e.g. nature- and wellbeing-related workshops and outdoor adventure play), offers accessible food-growing opportunities and promotes and campaigns on food-system issues, food sovereignty and responsible global citizenship. Facilities such as the Populus Café and Farm Shop, along with various events, further engage the community in its activities. It hires out space/facilities and will soon relaunch regular farmers’ markets.
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Constitutional Form Date: 23 Aug 2013
Main Operating Location: City of Edinburgh
Number of Staff: 9
Number of Volunteers: 101-250
Purposes: "the advancement of education", "the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended", "the advancement of environmental protection or improvement"
Beneficiaries: "No specific group, or for the benefit of the community"
Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It carries out activities or services itself"
Annual Submissions:
Year End Income Expenditure Annual Return Received Accounts Received Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
31 Aug 2021 £285,255 £289,607 31 May 2022 Yes
31 Aug 2022 £1,281,565 £221,159 31 May 2023 Yes
31 Aug 2023 £305,233 £169,499 30 May 2024 Yes
31 Aug 2024 £199,472 £345,247 29 May 2025 Yes Download
31 Aug 2025 No Annual Information due by 31 May 2026
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green   . If an annual return is late, the box is red   .
Income and Expenditure:
Charity Trustees:
First Name Last Name
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