FRIENDS OF JERUSALEM BOTANICAL GARDENS
Through a series of lectures, visits and cultural activities and by promoting and running the International Horticultural Internship Scheme, the Friends of JBG have continued to support its objectives.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is in a stable fiscal position with no deficits. The trustees confirm that current reserves are sufficient to meet all contracts and maintain the charity as an ongoing concern, despite a decline in membership and activities impacted by the war in Israel.
What the accounts disclose
“A donation from a UK-based charitable trust provides the charity with its main source of funds.” — page 6
“A reserves policy was adopted which states that funds which have not been designated for specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to six months’ expenditure.”
Trustees
- Brandon Tyler George
- Karyn Jayne Daysh
- Linda C Smith
- MR A BERTELSEN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £29k | £17k |
| 31/12/2023 | £23k | £50k |
| 31/12/2022 | £22k | £39k |
| 31/12/2021 | £23k | £35k |
| 31/12/2020 | £29k | £25k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF JERUSALEM BOTANICAL GARDENS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is in a stable fiscal position with no deficits. The trustees confirm that current reserves are sufficient to meet all contracts and maintain the charity as an ongoing concern, despite a decline in membership and activities impacted by the war in Israel. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIENDS OF JERUSALEM BOTANICAL GARDENS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF JERUSALEM BOTANICAL GARDENS as a grant recipient include CRAPS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAPS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £18k | |
| CRAPS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £16k | |
| CRAPS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £15k |