The North Of England Horticultural Society
The charity's object and principal activity is the promotion and development of the science, art and practice of horticulture by the promotion of shows and events.
Activities & Mission
The charity's object and principal activity is the promotion and development of the science, art and practice of horticulture by the promotion of shows and events.
Grants
The North Of England Horticultural Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £1,525,728
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and recreation
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 5% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 195). How is this calculated?
Higher than 4% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £1,470,144 | £1,525,728 | £332,862 | £353,258 | £353,258 | 5 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,428,958 | £1,518,689 | £350,363 | £369,086 | £369,086 | 5 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,365,074 | £1,483,423 | £339,079 | £433,767 | £433,767 | 6 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,243,330 | £1,468,598 | £323,784 | £511,057 | £511,057 | 5 / 0 |
| 2021 | £902,652 | £1,035,631 | £170,377 | £888,652 | £888,652 | 6 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The North Of England Horticultural Society
What does The North Of England Horticultural Society do?
The charity's object and principal activity is the promotion and development of the science, art and practice of horticulture by the promotion of shows and events.
How much income did The North Of England Horticultural Society report in 2025?
The North Of England Horticultural Society reported total income of £1.47m and reported expenditure of £1.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The North Of England Horticultural Society?
The North Of England Horticultural Society has a program ratio of 22.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 195 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The North Of England Horticultural Society registered as a charity?
The North Of England Horticultural Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 September 1989 as charity number 702017. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs The North Of England Horticultural Society?
The North Of England Horticultural Society is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER STEPHEN HATTERSLEY SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The North Of England Horticultural Society operate?
The North Of England Horticultural Society operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The North Of England Horticultural Society a registered charity?
Yes — The North Of England Horticultural Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 702017.
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Trustees
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated