THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF HORTICULTURE
The authoritative organisation representing those professionally engaged in horticulture in the UK and Ireland. It gives recognition of status within the horticulture industry and the means to network with professionals in all spheres of horticulture. It also provides the opportunity to make an effective contribution to the future of horticulture as well as its importance as a career.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £12,006 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £376,391 to £388,397 (note: text says balance of £343k in narrative but SOFA shows £388k, narrative says 'balance of £343K which is £21K less than at the end of 2024' - 376-21=355, discrepancy in narrative vs SOFA. However, SOFA shows total funds 388,397. The narrative states 'overall, the CIH is in a strong financial position... with significant reserves'. The reserves policy target is 3 months of operating costs, and the document states current free reserves are 'significantly in excess' of this target.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income in 2025 was £169,012.80. Net membership fees were £142K”
“The Trustee’s free reserves target, at a minimum, is to cover the full cost of operating the Institute for 3 months.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/01/2017)
Trustees
- George Gilchrist FCIHortchair
- Andrew Steven Cotterill CHort
- David John Richardson CHort
- Dimitrisz Sopisz
- Dr James Edward Leslie Wagstaffe MCIHort
- James Simpson
- Jason Daff CHort
- Joseph Thomas Croke CHort
- Kristopher David Harper-Allison CHort
- Lewis Normand CHort
- Paul Duane Mann MCIHort
- SUSAN NICHOLAS FCIHort
- Susan Rosemary Crosby MCIHort
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 02/01/2026 | £195k | £197k |
| 02/01/2025 | £165k | £160k |
| 02/01/2024 | £150k | £160k |
| 02/01/2023 | £142k | £153k |
| 02/01/2022 | £137k | £136k |
Common questions
Is THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF HORTICULTURE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £12,006 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £376,391 to £388,397 (note: text says balance of £343k in narrative but SOFA shows £388k, narrative says 'balance of £343K which is £21K less than at the end of 2024' - 376-21=355, discrepancy in narrative vs SOFA. However, SOFA shows total funds 388,397. The narrative states 'overall, the CIH is in a strong financial position... with significant reserves'. The reserves policy target is 3 months of operating costs, and the document states current free reserves are 'significantly in excess' of this target. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF HORTICULTURE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF HORTICULTURE as a grant recipient include THE SHROPSHIRE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SHROPSHIRE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY | FY2025 | £11k | to cover the costs of the National Finals of the Young Horticulturalist of the Year competition under the auspices of the Percy Thrower Bursary |
| THE SHROPSHIRE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY | FY2023 | £10k | to cover the costs of the National Finals of the Young Horticulturalist of the Year competition under the auspices of the Percy Thrower Bursary |
| THE SHROPSHIRE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY | FY2024 | £10k | to cover the costs of the National Finals of the Young Horticulturalist of the Year competition under the auspices of the Percy Thrower Bursary |
| THE SHROPSHIRE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY | FY2022 | £8k | to cover the costs of the National Finals of the Young Horticulturist of the Year under auspices of the Percy Thrower Bursary. |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SAVOY EDUCATIONAL TRUST | 1 | £102k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT JOHN AND ST LUKE, BILTON, HARROGATE | 1 | £68k |
| THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE OF DEPTFORD STROND | 1 | £56k |
Charities like this
- THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF HOUSING
- THE INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT
- INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY
- CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF FUNDRAISING
- THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF EXPORT & INTERNATIONAL TRADE
- THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF HORTICULTURE | £195k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF HOUSING | £10.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT | £1.2m | — | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY | £1.3m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF FUNDRAISING | £4.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF EXPORT & INTERNATIONAL TRADE | £16.1m | £240,001 - £250,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |