THE SOCIETY OF BOTANICAL ARTISTS LIMITED
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.
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.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Diane Pamela Marshall
- Katya Sonja Katholing-Bloss
- Lesley Anne Hall
- Stephen Anthony Edginton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £218k | £344k |
| 31/07/2024 | £254k | £212k |
| 31/07/2023 | £242k | £233k |
| 31/07/2022 | £207k | £223k |
| 31/07/2021 | £192k | £175k |
Common questions
Is THE SOCIETY OF BOTANICAL ARTISTS LIMITED financially healthy?
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. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HUO FAMILY FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £2.3m |
| THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- ROYAL SOCIETY OF PAINTERS IN WATER COLOURS
- ROYAL SOCIETY OF PAINTER-PRINTMAKERS
- ASSOCIATION FOR CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT THROUGH VISUAL ART LIMITED
- THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART FUND
- ARTISTS STUDIO COMPANY
- THE NORTH OF ENGLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SOCIETY OF BOTANICAL ARTISTS LIMITED | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF PAINTERS IN WATER COLOURS | £262k | — | 0 | unclear | 3.6% | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF PAINTER-PRINTMAKERS | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASSOCIATION FOR CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT THROUGH VISUAL ART LIMITED | £2.0m | £60,001 - £70,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART FUND | £434k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| ARTISTS STUDIO COMPANY | £3.0m | £130,001 - £140,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |