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Plantlife International-The Wild Plant Conservation Charity

Also known as: Plantlife the Wild Plant Conservation Charity, Plantlife, Plantlife International

Wild plant conservation

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Activities & Mission

Wild plant conservation

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
£8,112,649
Latest Expenditure
£7,674,704

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 85.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 15.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,537,898
Charitable Activities £5,034,617
Other Trading £218,336
Investments £321,798
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,520,559
Raising Funds £1,154,145
Governance £24,440
Grants to Institutions £0
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 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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — Woodmeadow Trust (organisation 5036379)
  • Asset transfer in in 2022 — The Francis Wildlife Charitable Foundation (organisation 4041881)
  • Asset transfer in in 2021 — Mrs R P Allens Charitable Trust (organisation 3947673)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£8,112,649
£7,674,704£6,520,559£11,663,168£1,618,00097 / 2440
2024
£11,338,416
£9,146,435£7,976,512£11,164,336£2,553,94873 / 1509
2023
£5,509,920
£4,962,186£4,247,003£8,744,997£1,625,36658 / 1561
2022
£4,476,733
£4,312,234£3,839,398£8,390,117£1,644,17054 / 1954
2021
£4,126,979
£3,095,590£2,908,196£8,031,047£1,526,63652 / 1057

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Plantlife International-The Wild Plant Conservation Charity

What does Plantlife International-The Wild Plant Conservation Charity do?

Wild plant conservation

How much income did Plantlife International-The Wild Plant Conservation Charity report in 2025?

Plantlife International-The Wild Plant Conservation Charity reported total income of £8.11m and reported expenditure of £7.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Plantlife International-The Wild Plant Conservation Charity registered as a charity?

Plantlife International-The Wild Plant Conservation Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 December 1996 as charity number 1059559. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Plantlife International-The Wild Plant Conservation Charity?

Plantlife International-The Wild Plant Conservation Charity is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Plantlife International-The Wild Plant Conservation Charity operate?

Plantlife International-The Wild Plant Conservation Charity operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Plantlife International-The Wild Plant Conservation Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Plantlife International-The Wild Plant Conservation Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1059559.

Details

Address
BREWERY HOUSE
36 MILFORD STREET
SALISBURY
SP1 2AP
Registration Date
3 December 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1059559
Charity Number
1059559

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Trustees

Anthony John Payne
Also governs 1 other charity
David Llewelyn Daniels
Dr Jill Kowal
Dr Julia Suzanna Knights
Also governs 1 other charity
Hien Vi Luong
James Jansen
Philip Wilson
Also governs 2 other charities
Prof Sallie Bailey
Sally Louise Thomas
Timothy William Jones

Also Known As

  • Plantlife the Wild Plant Conservation Charity
  • Plantlife
  • Plantlife International

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14 May 2026
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