Plant Heritage
Also known as: The National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens, Nccpg
Plant Heritage is the accreditation body for the National Plant Collection scheme, responsible for cultivated plant conservation. It is also responsible for the Threatened Plants Project, the only research project investigating the availability of cultivated plants in the UK. Plant Heritage was formerly known as The National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (NCCPG).
Activities & Mission
Plant Heritage is the accreditation body for the National Plant Collection scheme, responsible for cultivated plant conservation. It is also responsible for the Threatened Plants Project, the only research project investigating the availability of cultivated plants in the UK. Plant Heritage was formerly known as The National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (NCCPG).
Grants
Plant Heritage makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £522,433
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 39% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 101). How is this calculated?
Higher than 67% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £451,348 | £522,433 | 0 / 500 | |||
| 2024 | £405,188 | £461,922 | 0 / 920 | |||
| 2023 | £639,115 | £452,244 | £449,050 | £851,850 | £399,977 | 6 / 2000 |
| 2022 | £498,189 | £392,776 | 0 / 2000 | |||
| 2021 | £410,095 | £341,747 | 0 / 1500 |
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Frequently asked questions about Plant Heritage
What does Plant Heritage do?
Plant Heritage is the accreditation body for the National Plant Collection scheme, responsible for cultivated plant conservation. It is also responsible for the Threatened Plants Project, the only research project investigating the availability of cultivated plants in the UK. Plant Heritage was formerly known as The National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (NCCPG).
How much income did Plant Heritage report in 2025?
Plant Heritage reported total income of £451k and reported expenditure of £522k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Plant Heritage?
Plant Heritage has a program ratio of 70.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 101 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Plant Heritage registered as a charity?
Plant Heritage was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 August 1991 as charity number 1004009. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Plant Heritage?
Plant Heritage is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir Roderick Newton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Plant Heritage operate?
Plant Heritage operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Plant Heritage a registered charity?
Yes — Plant Heritage is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1004009.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens
- Nccpg
- Plant Heritage
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated