The Landscape Institute

To protect, conserve and enhance the natural and built environment for the benefit of the public by promoting the arts and sciences of Landscape Architecture.

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Activities & Mission

To protect, conserve and enhance the natural and built environment for the benefit of the public by promoting the arts and sciences of Landscape Architecture.

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,440,437

Latest Expenditure

£2,436,315

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 10.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £2,322,079

Other Trading £0

Investments £36,955

Other Income £81,403

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,436,315

Raising Funds £0

Governance £246,904

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,440,437	£2,436,315	£2,436,315	£1,453,083	£343,492	25 / 800
2024	£2,455,463	£2,711,875	£2,711,875	£1,477,728	£334,708	22 / 800
2023	£2,596,242	£2,905,538	£2,905,538	£1,635,847	£181,876	27 / 800
2022	£2,431,313	£2,510,754	£2,508,825	£2,062,143	£259,261	25 / 800
2021	£2,214,815	£2,351,555	£2,349,806	£2,034,412	£301,867	26 / 800

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Landscape Institute

What does The Landscape Institute do?

To protect, conserve and enhance the natural and built environment for the benefit of the public by promoting the arts and sciences of Landscape Architecture.

How much income did The Landscape Institute report in 2025?

The Landscape Institute reported total income of £2.44m and reported expenditure of £2.44m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Landscape Institute registered as a charity?

The Landscape Institute was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 January 1999 as charity number 1073396. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs The Landscape Institute?

The Landscape Institute is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Carolin Gohler FLI PLI. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Landscape Institute operate?

The Landscape Institute operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is The Landscape Institute a registered charity?

Yes — The Landscape Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1073396.