Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland
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The botanical society of britain and ireland is the successor body of the botanical society of the british isles (charity no 212560) and commenced activities on 1 november 2013. Its purpose is to support and encourage amateur and professional botanists to participate in research into the taxonomy, ecology, biogeography and conservation of the british and irish flora.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 4,808 environment charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 5,685 environment charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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12 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar environment charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 12 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland
Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland is a registered environment nonprofit based in St Albans, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for environment charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The botanical society of britain and ireland is the successor body of the botanical society of the british isles (charity no 212560) and commenced activities on 1 november 2013. Its purpose is to support and encourage amateur and professional botanists to participate in research into the taxonomy, ecology, biogeography and conservation of the british and irish flora. Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland is classified as an environment organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2013.
Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland's registered charity number is 1152954. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland is located in St Albans, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland is based in St Albans in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland
- What is Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland?
- Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland is a environment charitable company based in St Albans, United Kingdom. The botanical society of britain and ireland is the successor body of the botanical society of the british isles (charity no 212560) and commenced activities on 1 november 2013. Its purpose is to support and encourage amateur and professional botanists to participate in research into the taxonomy, ecology, biogeography and conservation of the british and irish flora.
- When was Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland founded?
- Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland was founded in 2013.
- Where is Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland located?
- Headquartered in St Albans, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £1.4 million. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland trustworthy?
- Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland's website?
- https://bsbi.org
- Are donations to Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.