the royal horticultural society
Activities & Mission
The RHS was founded in 1804 to inspire passion and excellence in horticulture. We want to enrich everyone's life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. To achieve our aim we undertake scientific research; provide education, training and horticultural advice; support community horticulture projects; and share our renowned gardens and shows with the public.
Fundraising
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Financial Information
Latest Income
£124,804,000
Latest Expenditure
£132,971,000
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 80.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 75.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 25.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £16,462,000
Charitable Activities £67,361,000
Other Trading £39,443,000
Investments £762,000
Other Income £776,000
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £100,093,000
Raising Funds £32,329,000
Governance £1,471,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £549,000
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £124,804,000 | £132,971,000 | £100,093,000 | £182,572,000 | £0 | 1267 / 2081 |
| 2024 | £120,496,000 | £124,815,000 | £93,971,000 | £187,724,000 | £2,607,000 | 1232 / 2011 |
| 2023 | £122,096,000 | £120,423,000 | £96,267,000 | £195,181,000 | £7,900,000 | 1172 / 1831 |
| 2022 | £110,516,000 | £102,893,000 | £80,228,000 | £188,100,000 | £9,689,000 | 1036 / 1753 |
| 2021 | £67,359,000 | £66,867,000 | £50,765,000 | £176,690,000 | £1,792,000 | 1010 / 2110 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
80 VINCENT SQUARE
LONDON
SW1P 2PE
80 VINCENT SQUARE
LONDON
SW1P 2PE
Email
secretary@rhs.org.ukWebsite
www.rhs.org.ukRegistration Date
31 July 1963
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
222879
Charity Number
222879
Trustees
Matthew Philip Lindsey-Clark
Kate Lampard
Ruth Willmott
Nicholas Dunn
Keith Charles Frederick Weed CBE
Prof Nicola Spence
Pamela Maynard
Wesley Albert Kerr
Darren Share
Anthony Kirkham
Tazim Essani
Claire Rose Austin
Susan Jane Beesley
Elizabeth Margaret Nicholson
James Donald Hitchmough
Helen Louise Cox
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- R H S
- RHS