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the national vegetable society

The charity supports the general public. The National Vegetable Society is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing advocacy, advice, or information. The charity is based in Burntisland and operates in England And Wales and Scotland.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

NVS activities include the promotion of vegetable growing by home kitchen gardeners using the internet, regional and local lectures and by means of vegetable exhibitions and competitions. We put on demonstrations at various exhibitions and events held throughout the UK, some in conjunction with the RHS and Royal Agricultural Society of England.

Fundraising

See where The National Vegetable Society is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£116,313
Latest Expenditure
£111,430

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023£116,313£111,4300 / 60
2022£85,010£83,4500 / 60
2021£78,446£59,0820 / 100
2020£69,729£62,7660 / 25
2019£121,903£106,0880 / 1800

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers