The Annals Of Botany Company
The Company delivers public benefit by publishing original plant science in its journals Annals of Botany, AoB Plants, and in silico Plants. It operates on a not-for-profit basis and applies any surpluses to the creation and free distribution world-wide of the botanical media Botany One and The Week in Botany. It also makes selective grants and donations in pursuit of plant science more generally.
Activities & Mission
The Company delivers public benefit by publishing original plant science in its journals Annals of Botany, AoB Plants, and in silico Plants. It operates on a not-for-profit basis and applies any surpluses to the creation and free distribution world-wide of the botanical media Botany One and The Week in Botany. It also makes selective grants and donations in pursuit of plant science more generally.
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 65% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 27% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £578,216 | £585,291 | £554,784 | £3,721,547 | £0 | 0 / 63 |
| 2023 | £578,789 | £485,057 | £459,904 | £3,894,997 | £0 | 0 / 400 |
| 2022 | £504,897 | £456,019 | £423,442 | £3,602,969 | £334,951 | 0 / 36 |
| 2021 | £538,909 | £387,700 | £356,338 | £3,903,137 | £297,274 | 0 / 50 |
| 2020 | £539,987 | £431,300 | £403,145 | £3,441,006 | £3,441,006 | 2 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Annals Of Botany Company
What does The Annals Of Botany Company do?
The Company delivers public benefit by publishing original plant science in its journals Annals of Botany, AoB Plants, and in silico Plants. It operates on a not-for-profit basis and applies any surpluses to the creation and free distribution world-wide of the botanical media Botany One and The Week in Botany. It also makes selective grants and donations in pursuit of plant science more generally.
How much income did The Annals Of Botany Company report in 2024?
The Annals Of Botany Company reported total income of £578k and reported expenditure of £585k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Annals Of Botany Company?
The Annals Of Botany Company has a program ratio of 95.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Annals Of Botany Company registered as a charity?
The Annals Of Botany Company was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 1964 as charity number 237771. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Annals Of Botany Company?
The Annals Of Botany Company is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is PROFESSOR HUGH GORDON DICKINSON DSc. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Annals Of Botany Company operate?
The Annals Of Botany Company operates across 20 areas, including Australia, Belgium, Canada and 17 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Annals Of Botany Company a registered charity?
Yes — The Annals Of Botany Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 237771.
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ABERYSTWYTH
Ceredigion
Wales
SY23 3EE
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