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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.

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
£2,190,781
Latest Expenditure
£1,837,156

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 34% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 68% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 67% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £2,112,319
Other Trading £0
Investments £78,462
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,819,746
Raising Funds £17,410
Governance £22,049
Grants to Institutions £448,600
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020
£1,424,139
£1,091,803£1,071,898£3,312,841£3,312,84112 / 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 2024?

The New Phytologist Foundation reported total income of £2.19m and reported expenditure of £1.84m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The New Phytologist Foundation?

The New Phytologist Foundation has a program ratio of 83.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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 13 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

Address
Lancaster University
Furness College Main B Floor
B089
Bailrigg
LANCASTER
Registration Date
4 December 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5042259
Charity Number
1154867

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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 Liam Dolan FRS
Professor Maarja Opik
Professor Peter Atkinson
PROFESSOR SIMON HISCOCK
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Arts Charitable activities Research

Also Known As

  • The New Phytologist Trust
  • The New Phytologist Trust

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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