THE FRIENDS OF OXFORD BOTANIC GARDEN & ARBORETUM
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds were maintained at £283,602, which is well above the stated reserves policy minimum of £30,000. The charity reported a net income of £132,293 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £441,467. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue in its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of The Friends to maintain unrestricted general funds, which are the free reserves of the company, in excess of £30,000 at all times.” — page 8
Trustees
- Dr Janita Good
- John Percival Leighfield
- Marius Apetrei
- Professor John Geddes
- Professor Simon John Hiscock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £242k | £169k |
| 29/02/2024 | £226k | £94k |
| 28/02/2023 | £292k | £137k |
| 28/02/2022 | £284k | £359k |
| 28/02/2021 | £230k | £120k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF OXFORD BOTANIC GARDEN & ARBORETUM financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds were maintained at £283,602, which is well above the stated reserves policy minimum of £30,000. The charity reported a net income of £132,293 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £441,467. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue in its activities. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE FRIENDS OF OXFORD BOTANIC GARDEN & ARBORETUM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FRIENDS OF OXFORD BOTANIC GARDEN & ARBORETUM as a grant recipient include THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £508k |
| JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £85k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE ALMOND TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE LANKELLYCHASE FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THE BRANCH TRUST, CHIPPING NORTON (CIO) | 1 | £3k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST EBBE WITH HOLY TRINITY AND ST PETER LE BAILEY, OXFORD | 1 | £634 |