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Botanic Gardens Conservation International

Also known as: Botanic Gardens Conservation International Limited, Bgci, Plants for the Planet

BGCI was founded in 1987 to link botanic gardens as a co-operating global network for effective plant conservation. BGCI aims to do this in four ways byleading and advocacy,leading innovative and strategic projects achieving outcomes in plant conservation policy, practice and education,building plant conservation capacity in botanic gardens and broader society,and by providing funding.

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Activities & Mission

BGCI was founded in 1987 to link botanic gardens as a co-operating global network for effective plant conservation. BGCI aims to do this in four ways byleading and advocacy,leading innovative and strategic projects achieving outcomes in plant conservation policy, practice and education,building plant conservation capacity in botanic gardens and broader society,and by providing funding.

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.

Show all 44 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,131,824
Latest Expenditure
£3,368,385

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £133,481
Charitable Activities £2,981,798
Other Trading £0
Investments £16,545
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,287,332
Raising Funds £81,053
Governance £16,539
Grants to Institutions £1,289,301
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£3,131,824
£3,368,385£3,287,332£405,647£362,82631 / 0
2023
£3,172,528
£3,653,013£3,564,797£627,029£419,15431 / 0
2022
£2,950,433
£2,889,341£2,800,972£1,101,413£500,23528 / 0
2021
£2,344,202
£2,012,652£1,941,098£1,075,461£449,86524 / 0
2020
£2,019,262
£1,960,112£1,890,150£716,469£383,11721 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Botanic Gardens Conservation International

What does Botanic Gardens Conservation International do?

BGCI was founded in 1987 to link botanic gardens as a co-operating global network for effective plant conservation. BGCI aims to do this in four ways byleading and advocacy,leading innovative and strategic projects achieving outcomes in plant conservation policy, practice and education,building plant conservation capacity in botanic gardens and broader society,and by providing funding.

How much income did Botanic Gardens Conservation International report in 2024?

Botanic Gardens Conservation International reported total income of £3.13m and reported expenditure of £3.37m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Botanic Gardens Conservation International registered as a charity?

Botanic Gardens Conservation International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 August 2003 as charity number 1098834. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Botanic Gardens Conservation International?

Botanic Gardens Conservation International is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Botanic Gardens Conservation International operate?

Botanic Gardens Conservation International operates across 44 areas, including Argentina, Armenia, Australia and 41 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Botanic Gardens Conservation International a registered charity?

Yes — Botanic Gardens Conservation International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098834.

Details

Address
Botanic Gardens Conservation
International
199 Kew Road
RICHMOND
TW9 3BW
Website
www.bgci.org
Registration Date
1 August 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4000883
Charity Number
1098834

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Trustees

Carmel Helene Mbizvo
Dr CHARLOTTE ANNE GREZO
Dr Harry David Cooper
Dr Maricela Rodriguez-Acosta
Dr Nicole Cavender
Dr Nikolaus Franz Xavier Schoenenberger
Dr PETER WYSE JACKSON
Dr Ren Hai
Grainne Brankin Goar
HRH Princess Basma Fatima bint Ali bin Nayef
Jonathan Ilan Drori
Karen Fawcett

Also Known As

  • Botanic Gardens Conservation International Limited
  • Bgci
  • Plants for the Planet

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30 July 2026
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