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Botanic Gardens Community Association

The Botanic Gardens Community Association of volunteers was formed in 2012 to help the gardens to continue providing beautiful flora displays and other attractions which were in the process of being reduced, ended or closed by severe funding cuts.

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Activities & Mission

The Botanic Gardens Community Association of volunteers was formed in 2012 to help the gardens to continue providing beautiful flora displays and other attractions which were in the process of being reduced, ended or closed by severe funding cuts.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£35,828
Latest Expenditure
£22,978

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 64.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 64.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2020 — Botanic Gardens Sports and Social Club (organisation 505680)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£35,828
£22,9780 / 14
2023
£41,829
£29,5850 / 0
2022
£40,188
£28,1300 / 20
2021
£80,448
£58,0220 / 20
2020
£25,680
£13,8910 / 27

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Botanic Gardens Community Association

What does Botanic Gardens Community Association do?

The Botanic Gardens Community Association of volunteers was formed in 2012 to help the gardens to continue providing beautiful flora displays and other attractions which were in the process of being reduced, ended or closed by severe funding cuts.

How much income did Botanic Gardens Community Association report in 2024?

Botanic Gardens Community Association reported total income of £36k and reported expenditure of £23k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Botanic Gardens Community Association registered as a charity?

Botanic Gardens Community Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 November 2015 as charity number 1164497. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Botanic Gardens Community Association?

Botanic Gardens Community Association is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID COBHAM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Botanic Gardens Community Association operate?

Botanic Gardens Community Association operates in Sefton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Botanic Gardens Community Association a registered charity?

Yes — Botanic Gardens Community Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164497.

Details

Address
Botanic Gardens.
Botanic Road.
Churchtown.
Southport.
PR9 7NB
Registration Date
20 November 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5065738
Charity Number
1164497

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Trustees

DAVID COBHAM Chair
ALAN FOXALL
ANN COBHAM
CLIVE PICKUP
GAIL SETTLE
JOAN HUYTON
JOHN DODD
MARIA MARGARET MORRIS
SALLY JENNIFER CROWTHER
SUSAN MARGARET REGAN

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14 May 2026
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