NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETIES 2003
Administration of NAFAS Courses in Floral Art & Design Attending and exhibiting at major shows and floral events A National Show where affiliated members may enter competitions and where both members and the general public may enjoy the floral arrangements exhibitedAssessments of judges, demonstrators and speakersEncouragement to affiliated clubs to develop their memberships
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £141,023 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a surplus in the previous year. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that free reserves stand at £3,714,973, which they consider adequate to cover six months of charitable operations and governance costs. The charity maintains a strong balance sheet with significant investment assets and no disclosed material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received total employee benefits of £60,000 or more in 2025 (2024: One).” — page 30
“One employee received total employee benefits of £60,000 or more in 2025 (2024: One).” — page 30
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/08/2024)
Trustees
- Ann Barbara Harding
- Dr PAULA MCALINDEN
- Elizabeth Janice Gordon
- Graham Weaver
- Janet Armitage
- Joan Elizabeth Magee
- Julie Carse
- Nicole Wylie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £586k | £748k |
| 31/03/2024 | £637k | £710k |
| 31/03/2023 | £3.2m | £698k |
| 31/03/2022 | £438k | £524k |
| 31/03/2021 | £518k | £486k |
Common questions
Is NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETIES 2003 financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £141,023 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a surplus in the previous year. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that free reserves stand at £3,714,973, which they consider adequate to cover six months of charitable operations and governance costs. The charity maintains a strong balance sheet with significant investment assets and no disclosed material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.
What does the highest-paid employee of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETIES 2003 earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,000 - £69,999 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/05/2006 | £4k | The NAFAS Show 2006 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETIES 2003 | £586k | £60,000 - £69,999 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE NORTH OF ENGLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY | £1.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ASSOCIATION OF SHOW AND AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATIONS | £160k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY OF BOTANICAL ARTISTS LIMITED | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHPORT FLOWER SHOW | £1.4m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | 24.9% | no doubt |
| THE SHROPSHIRE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY | £280k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |