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Botanic Gardens Education Network

Also known as: Bgen

Botanic Gardens Education Network promotes and advances the delivery of education in botanic gardens, parks and historic gardens. It helps raise awareness of plant diversity, conservation and role of plants in our daily lives, and makes links between people and plants around the world. BGEN works with families, schools groups and the wider community.

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Activities & Mission

Botanic Gardens Education Network promotes and advances the delivery of education in botanic gardens, parks and historic gardens. It helps raise awareness of plant diversity, conservation and role of plants in our daily lives, and makes links between people and plants around the world. BGEN works with families, schools groups and the wider community.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£13,673
Latest Expenditure
£14,744

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 107.8%
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 2025.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£13,673
£14,7440 / 0
2024
£16,770
£15,7280 / 0
2023
£22,976
£18,3830 / 0
2022
£14,902
£15,7040 / 0
2021
£2,444
£12,3470 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Botanic Gardens Education Network

What does Botanic Gardens Education Network do?

Botanic Gardens Education Network promotes and advances the delivery of education in botanic gardens, parks and historic gardens. It helps raise awareness of plant diversity, conservation and role of plants in our daily lives, and makes links between people and plants around the world. BGEN works with families, schools groups and the wider community.

How much income did Botanic Gardens Education Network report in 2025?

Botanic Gardens Education Network reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £15k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Botanic Gardens Education Network registered as a charity?

Botanic Gardens Education Network was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 April 2004 as charity number 1103482. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Botanic Gardens Education Network?

Botanic Gardens Education Network is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Botanic Gardens Education Network operate?

Botanic Gardens Education Network operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Botanic Gardens Education Network a registered charity?

Yes — Botanic Gardens Education Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1103482.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
28 April 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4007541
Charity Number
1103482

Trustees

Dr Lauren Baker
Eduard Snoeren
Helen Grimble
Nia Crouch
Ruth Godfrey
Samantha Bowden
Sarah Webley
Sophie Muskett

Also Known As

  • Bgen

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