THE FRIENDS OF TREBORTH BOTANIC GARDEN
The Charity's volunteers carry out most of the management of the Botanic Garden, including gardening, plant records and woodland management. We show visitors around the Garden and arrange gardening and botanical training courses, walks and garden visits. We arrange concerts and other entertainments at the Garden and hold plants sales.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £56,001 were maintained at the end of the year, which the trustees consider to be within their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £4,880, driven by increased income from plant sales and other activities, while total resources expended were £28,497.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
Trustees
- SARAH LANE EDGARchair
- Dr Anthony John Howard MBE
- Dr John Gorham
- Dr Tomos Sion Jones
- Natalie Jayne Chivers-Cross
- Professor John Anthony Parkinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £33k | £28k |
| 31/07/2024 | £27k | £22k |
| 31/07/2023 | £24k | £23k |
| 31/07/2022 | £23k | £35k |
| 31/07/2021 | £23k | £19k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF TREBORTH BOTANIC GARDEN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £56,001 were maintained at the end of the year, which the trustees consider to be within their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £4,880, driven by increased income from plant sales and other activities, while total resources expended were £28,497. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.