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National Institute Of Agricultural Botany Trust

Our mission is to provide independent science-based research & information. We support NIAB (Charity No:1064230) through the provision of facilities & funding to support the provision of information & advice to farmers, growers & educators; A programme of public good plant breeding; crop variety performance trials & laboratory testing; education & training.

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Activities & Mission

Our mission is to provide independent science-based research & information. We support NIAB (Charity No:1064230) through the provision of facilities & funding to support the provision of information & advice to farmers, growers & educators; A programme of public good plant breeding; crop variety performance trials & laboratory testing; education & training.

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
£1,534,000
Latest Expenditure
£2,983,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 194.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 72% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £828,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £706,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,983,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £25,000
Grants to Institutions £1,341,000
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
£1,534,000
£2,983,000£2,983,000£48,099,000£42,660,0000 / 0
2023
£1,169,000
£2,739,000£2,739,000£53,970,000£48,474,0000 / 0
2022
£1,832,433
£5,277,408£5,277,408£55,699,000£50,291,0000 / 0
2021
£4,108,000
£3,025,000£3,025,000£57,624,000£52,453,0000 / 0
2020
£2,876,000
£5,503,000£5,503,000£54,258,000£49,788,0000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about National Institute Of Agricultural Botany Trust

What does National Institute Of Agricultural Botany Trust do?

Our mission is to provide independent science-based research & information. We support NIAB (Charity No:1064230) through the provision of facilities & funding to support the provision of information & advice to farmers, growers & educators; A programme of public good plant breeding; crop variety performance trials & laboratory testing; education & training.

How much income did National Institute Of Agricultural Botany Trust report in 2024?

National Institute Of Agricultural Botany Trust reported total income of £1.53m and reported expenditure of £2.98m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is National Institute Of Agricultural Botany Trust?

National Institute Of Agricultural Botany Trust has a program ratio of 194.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was National Institute Of Agricultural Botany Trust registered as a charity?

National Institute Of Agricultural Botany Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 November 2011 as charity number 1144528. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs National Institute Of Agricultural Botany Trust?

National Institute Of Agricultural Botany Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National Institute Of Agricultural Botany Trust operate?

National Institute Of Agricultural Botany Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is National Institute Of Agricultural Botany Trust a registered charity?

Yes — National Institute Of Agricultural Botany Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144528.

Details

Address
93 Lawrence Weaver Road
CAMBRIDGE
CB3 0LE
Website
www.niab.com
Registration Date
3 November 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5023299
Charity Number
1144528

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Trustees

James Eric Godfrey OBE
John Andrew Elliot
John Robert Latham
PHILIP GRAHAM WYNN
Also governs 2 other charities
Richard Auld MacDonald
Also governs 1 other charity

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