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THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

#222879 · Other · Registered 1963-07-31 · SW1P 2PE · www.rhs.org.uk
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Activities

As described by the charity on the register

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.

Latest income

£125m

Expenditure

£133m

Financial year end

2025-01-31

Income & spending history

As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end

Year end Income Expenditure income spend
2021-01-31 £67.4m £66.9m
2022-01-31 £111m £103m
2023-01-31 £122m £120m
2024-01-31 £120m £125m
2025-01-31 £125m £133m

Latest detailed return

Year end 2025-01-31 · consolidated (group) figures

Income mix

Donations & legacies £16.5m
Charitable activities £67.4m
Trading £39.4m
Investment income £762k
Total income £125m

Spending

Charitable spend £100m
Raising funds £32.3m
Grants to institutions £0
Governance £1.5m
Total expenditure £133m

Balance sheet

Reserves £0
Total funds £183m
— restricted £7.0m
— unrestricted £168m
— endowment £7.5m
Total assets £183m
Cash £7.2m

People

Employees 1,267

Classification

The charity's own register classification

What it does

  • Education/training
  • Arts/culture/heritage/science
  • Environment/conservation/heritage
  • Economic/community Development/employment

Who it helps

  • Children/young People
  • The General Public/mankind

How it works

  • Makes Grants To Individuals
  • Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
  • Sponsors Or Undertakes Research

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register, 2026-07-28. Detailed figures as filed in the charity's annual return. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.