EARTH IN COMMON 

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to Earth in Common
£12,000	27/02/2023	Towards unrestricted core costs as a Cost of Living Uplift
National Lottery Community Fund - Urban Crofting for All
£149,975	08/06/2022	This group will use the funding to further develop community services and maximise the benefits of the new community hub and urban croft at Leith Links. The hub which is due for completion in ....more This group will use the funding to further develop community services and maximise the benefits of the new community hub and urban croft at Leith Links. The hub which is due for completion in September 2022 has been co-developed with the community. The hub and croft will offer volunteering training and employment opportunities where people can connect share skills and experiences and improve their wellbeing.
Bòrd na Gàidhlig - Gàidhlig agus Nàdar
£3,500	17/02/2022 9	A' ruith seiseanan spòrsail air a' bhlàr a-muigh do chloinn gus an urrainn dhaibh ionnsachadh mun àrainneachd is òrain tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig / Running fun outdoor sessions for children to ....more A' ruith seiseanan spòrsail air a' bhlàr a-muigh do chloinn gus an urrainn dhaibh ionnsachadh mun àrainneachd is òrain tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig / Running fun outdoor sessions for children to teach them about the environment and song through the medium of Gaelic
National Lottery Community Fund - Leith Links: Green-Learning Gatherings
£10,000	02/02/2022	This group will use the funding to programme and host a series of community workshops to help educate and build interest in and enthusiasm for climate related activities in Leith and the Northeast ....more This group will use the funding to programme and host a series of community workshops to help educate and build interest in and enthusiasm for climate related activities in Leith and the Northeast Edinburgh locality.
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to Earth in Common
£180,000	19/05/2021	Towards core costs for refining, documenting, publicising and sharing the urban croft model.
Scottish Government - Earth in Common
£35,000	17/03/2021	Detailed description not provided.
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to Leith Community Crops in Pots
£15,000	05/05/2020 6	towards unrestricted core costs as a COVID-19 Fast Response grant
National Lottery Community Fund - Nature Nurtures
£10,000	11/12/2019 12	This group will use the funding to deliver a weekly outdoor education club for vulnerable children between 8-12 years of age which will address issues around ADHD and anxiety.
National Lottery Community Fund - Crops in Pots
£159,371	03/04/2019 36	This group will use the funding to develop the former pavilion building on Leith Links as a hub for community activity on the 'urban croft' they have established there. They will also be able to ....more This group will use the funding to develop the former pavilion building on Leith Links as a hub for community activity on the 'urban croft' they have established there. They will also be able to deliver a programme of activities around growing, food and sustainability which will be designed to foster a stronger sense of community.
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to Leith Community Crops in Pots
£60,000	01/10/2018 24	towards the continued development the Crops in Pots food growing social enterprise in Leith during a period of change and development of new capital assets.
National Lottery Community Fund - Nourishing Leith and reclaiming our hertitage: recreating and repurpos
£40,414	04/10/2017 2	Nourishing Leith and reclaiming our hertitage: recreating and repurpos
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to Leith Community Crops in Pots
£60,000	08/08/2016 24	Towards the development of a community led food growing social enterprise in Leith, fostering local engagement with food and championing local food sovereignty.
National Lottery Community Fund - Croft Work
£10,000	24/02/2015 12	Not Available

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Trustees

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Legal constitution

• Charity registered in Scotland on 23/08/2013, number: SC044220
Notes: Former name Leith Community Crops in Pots changed to Earth in Common.

Filing Record

Main office

4A Johns Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 7EL

Objectives

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.