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The Delphinium Society

TO ENCOURAGE AND EXTEND CULTIVATION OF DELPHINIUMS AMONG MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; TO COLLECT AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION UPON ALL MATTERS CONCERNING DELPHINIUMS AND PROVIDE AND ORGANISE LECTURES, HOLD EXHIBITIONS, VISITS AND OUTINGS TO PLACES OF HORTICULTURAL INTEREST FOR MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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Activities & Mission

TO ENCOURAGE AND EXTEND CULTIVATION OF DELPHINIUMS AMONG MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; TO COLLECT AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION UPON ALL MATTERS CONCERNING DELPHINIUMS AND PROVIDE AND ORGANISE LECTURES, HOLD EXHIBITIONS, VISITS AND OUTINGS TO PLACES OF HORTICULTURAL INTEREST FOR MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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.

Show all 16 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,268
Latest Expenditure
£14,621

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 95.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 95.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£15,268
£14,6210 / 10
2024
£15,991
£11,5940 / 16
2023
£13,143
£10,8070 / 15
2022
£17,554
£12,3540 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Delphinium Society

What does The Delphinium Society do?

TO ENCOURAGE AND EXTEND CULTIVATION OF DELPHINIUMS AMONG MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; TO COLLECT AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION UPON ALL MATTERS CONCERNING DELPHINIUMS AND PROVIDE AND ORGANISE LECTURES, HOLD EXHIBITIONS, VISITS AND OUTINGS TO PLACES OF HORTICULTURAL INTEREST FOR MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

How much income did The Delphinium Society report in 2025?

The Delphinium Society reported total income of £15k and reported expenditure of £15k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Delphinium Society registered as a charity?

The Delphinium Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 August 1969 as charity number 259202. It has been registered for 57 years.

Who runs The Delphinium Society?

The Delphinium Society is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gordon West. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Delphinium Society operate?

The Delphinium Society operates across 16 areas, including Australia, Belgium, Canada and 13 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Delphinium Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Delphinium Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 259202.

Details

Address
Dishforth Nursery Gardens
Topcliffe Road
Dishforth
Thirsk
YO7 3JT
Registration Date
8 August 1969
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
259202
Charity Number
259202

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Trustees

Gordon West Chair
Dr RICHARD CLIVE GENTRY ROWE
JAN WATERHOUSE
JEAN MAUREEN WOOLLEY
MARK JOHN LYMAN

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14 May 2026
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