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The New Phytologist Foundation

Also known as: The New Phytologist Trust

TO PROMOTE PLANT SCIENCE BY PUBLISHING LEARNED JOURNALS, INCLUDING NEW PHYTOLOGIST. FUNDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE BROAD AREA OF PLANT SCIENCES. SUPPORTING DEFINED GROUPS AND MAKING GRANTS TO ORGANISATIONS THAT FALL WITHIN THE GENERAL REMIT OF THE TRUST.SPONSORING SYMPOSIA AND OTHER SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS WITH THEMES RELEVANT TO THE WORK OF THE TRUST.

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Activities & Mission

TO PROMOTE PLANT SCIENCE BY PUBLISHING LEARNED JOURNALS, INCLUDING NEW PHYTOLOGIST. FUNDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE BROAD AREA OF PLANT SCIENCES. SUPPORTING DEFINED GROUPS AND MAKING GRANTS TO ORGANISATIONS THAT FALL WITHIN THE GENERAL REMIT OF THE TRUST.SPONSORING SYMPOSIA AND OTHER SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS WITH THEMES RELEVANT TO THE WORK OF THE TRUST.

Grants

The New Phytologist Foundation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£540,337
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£2,517,215
Latest Expenditure
£1,957,449

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £2,405,648
Other Trading £0
Investments £111,567
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,939,268
Raising Funds £18,181
Governance £26,402
Grants to Institutions £540,337
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,517,215
£1,957,449£1,939,268£5,471,894£5,471,89413 / 0
2024
£2,190,781
£1,837,156£1,819,746£4,660,117£4,660,11713 / 0
2023
£2,029,869
£1,769,695£1,750,120£4,083,136£4,083,13612 / 0
2022
£1,633,800
£1,478,341£1,462,070£3,667,053£3,667,05312 / 0
2021
£1,367,016
£1,061,471£1,045,406£3,913,874£3,913,87412 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The New Phytologist Foundation

What does The New Phytologist Foundation do?

TO PROMOTE PLANT SCIENCE BY PUBLISHING LEARNED JOURNALS, INCLUDING NEW PHYTOLOGIST. FUNDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE BROAD AREA OF PLANT SCIENCES. SUPPORTING DEFINED GROUPS AND MAKING GRANTS TO ORGANISATIONS THAT FALL WITHIN THE GENERAL REMIT OF THE TRUST.SPONSORING SYMPOSIA AND OTHER SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS WITH THEMES RELEVANT TO THE WORK OF THE TRUST.

How much income did The New Phytologist Foundation report in 2025?

The New Phytologist Foundation reported total income of £2.52m and reported expenditure of £1.96m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The New Phytologist Foundation registered as a charity?

The New Phytologist Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 December 2013 as charity number 1154867. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The New Phytologist Foundation?

The New Phytologist Foundation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is PROF KEITH LINDSAY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The New Phytologist Foundation operate?

The New Phytologist Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The New Phytologist Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The New Phytologist Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154867.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 December 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5042259
Charity Number
1154867

Trustees

PROF KEITH LINDSAY Chair
Dr RICHARD JAMES NORBY
Leslie Ross
Miriam Maus
Prof Maria Harrison
Prof. Wenbo Ma
Prof. YOSELIN BENITEZ ALFONSO
PROFESSOR ANNE ELISABETH OSBOURN
Professor Dale Sanders
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Maarja Opik
Professor Peter Atkinson

Also Known As

  • The New Phytologist Trust
  • The New Phytologist Trust

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