THE CYCLAMEN SOCIETY
To encourage the cultivation and conservation, and to disseminate knowledge of the genus Cyclamen and its species forms and cultivars for the public benefit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's income remains healthy with no paid staff, and expenditure is monitored to ensure funds are spent wisely. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting at least £185,000 to support normal activities and future objectives.
What the accounts disclose
“The subscription of the society continues to be the largest income to the charity.” — page 2
“Thus, the total value of reserves held within the invested funds of the society needs to be a total of at least £185,000 to enable the Society adequately to fulfil its objectives.” — page 3
Trustees
- John Timothy Lonsdalechair
- David Alexander Carver
- JOHN CHRISTOPHER CLENNETT
- MARTYN DENNEY
- PAUL WHITLOCK
- PHOBE FRIAR
- Timothy Brian Cresswell
- VICTOR ASPLAND
- VINCENT CORDELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £29k | £37k |
| 31/12/2024 | £27k | £61k |
| 31/12/2023 | £40k | £66k |
| 30/06/2022 | £36k | £47k |
| 30/06/2021 | £17k | £23k |
Common questions
Is THE CYCLAMEN SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's income remains healthy with no paid staff, and expenditure is monitored to ensure funds are spent wisely. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting at least £185,000 to support normal activities and future objectives. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.