Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society
Also known as: Perennial
Provision of casework and debt advice services and financial support to people employed in or retired from the horticultural industry who find themselves in difficulties arising from financial difficulties, ill health, disability, and /or old age. Support for education and training in horticulture.Preservation and maintenance of small gardens open to the general public.
Activities & Mission
Provision of casework and debt advice services and financial support to people employed in or retired from the horticultural industry who find themselves in difficulties arising from financial difficulties, ill health, disability, and /or old age. Support for education and training in horticulture.Preservation and maintenance of small gardens open to the general public.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 58% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £4,335,482 | £5,556,491 | £4,149,772 | £70,614,661 | £5,243,182 | 79 / 375 |
| 2023 | £4,614,296 | £5,997,215 | £4,243,212 | £66,818,339 | £4,482,543 | 80 / 615 |
| 2022 | £4,032,661 | £5,066,096 | £3,738,221 | £65,931,775 | £5,400,000 | 76 / 458 |
| 2021 | £5,191,750 | £4,315,218 | £3,218,122 | £76,014,656 | £6,229,694 | 69 / 352 |
| 2020 | £3,831,406 | £3,780,413 | £2,918,611 | £68,333,631 | £5,181,422 | 64 / 173 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society
What does Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society do?
Provision of casework and debt advice services and financial support to people employed in or retired from the horticultural industry who find themselves in difficulties arising from financial difficulties, ill health, disability, and /or old age. Support for education and training in horticulture.Preservation and maintenance of small gardens open to the general public.
How much income did Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society report in 2024?
Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society reported total income of £4.34m and reported expenditure of £5.56m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society?
Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society has a program ratio of 95.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society registered as a charity?
Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 December 2013 as charity number 1155156. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society?
Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Rochford. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society operate?
Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society a registered charity?
Yes — Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155156.
Details
115-117 KINGSTON ROAD
LEATHERHEAD
KT22 7SU
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Also Known As
- Perennial
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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