BRITISH SOCIETY FOR PLANT PATHOLOGY
Through education, the provision of bursaries, travel grants, publications and meetings the Society furthers the study of Plant Pathology
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,616,312, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue activities for seven years in the absence of income. The charity reports a net income of £24,038 for the year, with total income of £405,128 and charitable expenditure of £428,226. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves are sufficient to enable the British Society for Plant Pathology to continue all of its charitable activities for seven years in the complete absence of income.”
“Dr Gerard Clover received remuneration of £5,500 for Editorial services (2023: None). This is permitted by S185 of the Charities Act 2011. A close relative of Dr Gerard Clover was paid £5,831 for Editorial Assistant services (2023: None).” — page 17
“Dr Gerard Clover received remuneration of £5,500 for Editorial services (2023: None). This is permitted by S185 of the Charities Act 2011. A close relative of Dr Gerard Clover was paid £5,831 for Editorial Assistant services (2023: None). No other Trustees or key management personnel received any remuneration or benefits in respect of services provided during this or the preceding financial year. Nine Trustees were reimbursed £7,033 (2023: £3,615) for travel and subsistence expenses. There are no other related party transactions.” — page 17
Trustees
- Professor Saskia Adriane Hogenhoutchair
- Dr Ashleigh Holmes
- Dr Athina Koutouleas
- Dr Carrie Louise Brady
- Dr Gerard Robin Guy Clover
- Dr Helen Maria Armitage
- Dr Jennifer Hodgetts
- Dr Mojgan Rabieyghahfarokhy
- Dr Trisna Dewi Tungadi
- Professor Katherine Janet Denby
- Professor Paul Robert James Birch
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £405k | £428k |
| 31/12/2023 | £432k | £437k |
| 31/12/2022 | £362k | £343k |
| 31/12/2021 | £375k | £538k |
| 31/12/2020 | £370k | £259k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH SOCIETY FOR PLANT PATHOLOGY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,616,312, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue activities for seven years in the absence of income. The charity reports a net income of £24,038 for the year, with total income of £405,128 and charitable expenditure of £428,226. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MAYFAIR CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £21k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH SOCIETY FOR PLANT PATHOLOGY | £405k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND | £1.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH NEUROPATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY | £189k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY | £322k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY | £13.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH PHARMACOLOGICAL SOCIETY | £9.9m | £120,001 - £130,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |