THE SOCIETY OF BOTANICAL ARTISTS LIMITED

Registered charity 1110869 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SBA, THE SBA

The charity exists to advance the education of the public by promoting the fine art of botanical painting or any allied art which it does by facilitating exhibitions of work by members and non members. Also advice, help and encouragment to botanical artists including a distance learning diploma course for those too distant to attend conventional workshops and classes.

Objects

The objects of the Charity are:• to advance the education of the public by promoting the fine art of botanical painting or any allied art and in furtherance thereof; • the monitoring, evaluation and awarding of qualifications to practising professional artists or those seeking such a qualification. • applying a Code of Conduct for Members (as described within the ‘Rules of the Society’). • providing facilities for the exhibition of works by artists practising such art. • promoting the protection, appreciation, conservation and nurture of plants and natural habitats of plant life with special reference to endangered species.

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED. IN PRACTICE NATIONAL AND OVERSEAS.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £127,868 for the year ended 31 July 2025, which was offset by previous years' reserves. The trustees note that free reserves of £204,313 fall short of their stated target level of between £225,605 and £279,756, primarily due to exhibition costs.

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What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

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• Complaints handling
• Complaints policy and procedures
• Conflicting interests
• Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
• Investment
• Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
• Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
• Volunteer management

Trustees · trustee networks

• Diane Pamela Marshall
• Katya Sonja Katholing-Bloss
• Lesley Anne Hall
• Stephen Anthony Edginton

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

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