National Gardens Scheme raises £2 million for charity in 2007

The National Gardens Scheme (NGS) raised over £2 million during 2007 for cancer, caring and gardening charities. The money was raised through the Scheme's book sales, garden admission charges and tea, cake and plant sales.

In the first week of February two of the main charities, Marie Curie Cancer Care and Macmillan Cancer Support, were presented with a cheque for £500,000 each from the NGS.

Since its launch in 1927 the NGS has raised almost £40 million for a number of charities, £22 million in the last 10 years. Donations are unrestricted so charities can apply the funds as they see fit.

www.ngs.org.uk