The Shropshire Horticultural Society
Also known as: Shrewsbury Flower Show
The charity continues to fulfil the requirements of its primary objective, being the promotion of horticultural education. This has been achieved by organising the annual Shrewsbury Flower Show, organising lectures on horticultural events, supporting, through the Percy Thrower Bursary the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition and by making charitable donations.
Activities & Mission
The charity continues to fulfil the requirements of its primary objective, being the promotion of horticultural education. This has been achieved by organising the annual Shrewsbury Flower Show, organising lectures on horticultural events, supporting, through the Percy Thrower Bursary the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition and by making charitable donations.
Grants
The Shropshire Horticultural Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2024)
- £20,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the environment, conservation, or heritage and other charitable purposes
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 19% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 350). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £279,846 | £384,877 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £731,147 | £1,126,650 | £352,651 | £7,160,674 | £7,080,803 | 3 / 104 |
| 2023 | £742,666 | £1,203,080 | £319,020 | £6,897,541 | £6,825,008 | 5 / 200 |
| 2022 | £796,774 | £1,456,050 | £296,384 | £7,406,668 | £7,336,063 | 10 / 124 |
| 2021 | £245,889 | £341,584 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Shropshire Horticultural Society
What does The Shropshire Horticultural Society do?
The charity continues to fulfil the requirements of its primary objective, being the promotion of horticultural education. This has been achieved by organising the annual Shrewsbury Flower Show, organising lectures on horticultural events, supporting, through the Percy Thrower Bursary the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition and by making charitable donations.
How much income did The Shropshire Horticultural Society report in 2025?
The Shropshire Horticultural Society reported total income of £280k and reported expenditure of £385k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Shropshire Horticultural Society?
The Shropshire Horticultural Society has a program ratio of 48.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 350 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Shropshire Horticultural Society registered as a charity?
The Shropshire Horticultural Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 April 1972 as charity number 501564. It has been registered for 54 years.
Who runs The Shropshire Horticultural Society?
The Shropshire Horticultural Society is governed by a board of 22 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR S J KYNASTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Shropshire Horticultural Society operate?
The Shropshire Horticultural Society operates in Shropshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Shropshire Horticultural Society a registered charity?
Yes — The Shropshire Horticultural Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 501564.
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Trustees
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Also Known As
- Shrewsbury Flower Show
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated