Niab
Also known as: National Institute of Agricultural Botany, Niab Charitable Corporation Limited
Activities within the general areas of crop varieties and seeds, including:Provision of information and advice to farmers, growers and educators.A programme of public good plant breeding which will positively impact the environment and public well-being.Crop variety performance trials and laboratory testing. Contract research for a wide range of organisations.Education and Training.
Activities & Mission
Activities within the general areas of crop varieties and seeds, including:Provision of information and advice to farmers, growers and educators.A programme of public good plant breeding which will positively impact the environment and public well-being.Crop variety performance trials and laboratory testing. Contract research for a wide range of organisations.Education and 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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 82% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample: 137). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £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 | £32,895,000 | £32,409,000 | £32,409,000 | -£183,000 | £2,694,000 | 347 / 0 |
| 2023 | £29,709,000 | £32,381,000 | £22,439,000 | £113,000 | £0 | 369 / 0 |
| 2022 | £41,843,000 | £31,566,000 | £21,227,000 | -£588,000 | £620,000 | 366 / 0 |
| 2021 | £31,137,000 | £27,496,000 | £27,496,000 | -£12,474,000 | £1,085,000 | 361 / 0 |
| 2020 | £26,893,000 | £23,349,000 | £15,619,000 | -£10,766,000 | £0 | 351 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Niab
What does Niab do?
Activities within the general areas of crop varieties and seeds, including:Provision of information and advice to farmers, growers and educators.A programme of public good plant breeding which will positively impact the environment and public well-being.Crop variety performance trials and laboratory testing. Contract research for a wide range of organisations.Education and Training.
How much income did Niab report in 2024?
Niab reported total income of £32.90m and reported expenditure of £32.41m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Niab?
Niab has a program ratio of 98.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample of 137 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Niab registered as a charity?
Niab was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 September 1997 as charity number 1064230. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Niab?
Niab 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 Niab operate?
Niab operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Niab a registered charity?
Yes — Niab is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1064230.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- National Institute of Agricultural Botany
- Niab Charitable Corporation Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated