Activities

As described by the charity on the register

An independent, international Centre of excellence in plant science and microbiology. The Centre's mission is:- To generate knowledge of plants and microbes through innovative research- To apply it's knowledge of nature's diversity to benefit agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being- To train scientists for the future- To engage with policy makers and the public

Latest income

£78.8m

Expenditure

£54.0m

Financial year end

2025-03-31

Income & spending history

As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end

Year end Income Expenditure income spend
2021-03-31 £50.3m £46.1m
2022-03-31 £52.9m £47.0m
2023-03-31 £58.4m £53.5m
2024-03-31 £74.4m £52.8m
2025-03-31 £78.8m £54.0m

Latest detailed return

Year end 2025-03-31 · consolidated (group) figures

Income mix

Donations & legacies £129k
Charitable activities £75.1m
Trading £1.5m
Investment income £2.1m
Total income £78.8m

Spending

Charitable spend £53.9m
Raising funds £99k
Grants to institutions £0
Governance £94k
Total expenditure £54.0m

Balance sheet

Reserves £19.8m
Total funds £151m
— restricted £126m
— unrestricted £25.1m
— endowment £0
Total assets £151m
Cash £44.1m

People

Employees 344

Classification

The charity's own register classification

What it does

  • Education/training
  • The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
  • Arts/culture/heritage/science
  • Environment/conservation/heritage

Who it helps

  • Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
  • The General Public/mankind

How it works

  • 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.