ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY
To promote an interest in all aspects of alpine plants, their cultivation in rock gardens and plant conservation in natural habitats. We are a membership organisation, publish a quarterly Journal for members, operate a seed exchange, make awards available for horticultural study, operate botanical tours for members to see plants in their natural habitats and publish alpine plant information.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £59,948, bringing total reserves to £1,988,951. The trustees report that free reserves of £1,082,860 are maintained at a level equivalent to between six and twelve months of expenditure, satisfying their stated reserves policy. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Society that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use (ie general funds) should be maintained at a level equivalent to between six and twelve month’s expenditure.” — page 6
“During the period, AGS Expeditions Limited advanced funds to Alpine Garden Society, the amount owed to AGS Expeditions Limited at the year end was £2,052 (2024: £4,611 owed from Alpine Garden Society).” — page 33
“During 2025 the Society conducted the majority of its trading activities through two wholly owned subsidiary companies – A.G.S . Publications Limited and AGS Expeditions Limited.” — page 8
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: A.G.S. PUBLICATIONS LIMITED Companies House 01470279
- Trading subsidiary: AGS EXPEDITIONS LIMITED Companies House 02141423
- Debt waiver of £20,459 and outstanding balance of £205 owed to parent.
- Debtors include £4,611 owed by group undertakings.
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (31/03/2022)
Trustees
- Dr Robert Amoschair
- Anne Vale
- David Keith Haselgrove
- Mathew Jeffery
- PROFESSOR JOHN GALLOWAY
- SALLY PETITT
- Thomas Freeth
- beth marshall
- steven vale
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £362k | £312k |
| 31/08/2024 | £221k | £380k |
| 31/08/2023 | £411k | £609k |
| 31/08/2022 | £262k | £447k |
| 31/08/2021 | £258k | £404k |
Common questions
Is ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £59,948, bringing total reserves to £1,988,951. The trustees report that free reserves of £1,082,860 are maintained at a level equivalent to between six and twelve months of expenditure, satisfying their stated reserves policy. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kendall Wadley LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £27k |
| CEO SLEEPOUT | 1 | £13k |
| THE W A HANDLEY CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- BRITISH LICHEN SOCIETY
- THE HARDY PLANT SOCIETY
- SERPENTINE COMMUNITY GARDEN SOCIETY CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
- THE ALNWICK GARDEN TRUST
- ALBERTINE RIFT CONSERVATION SOCIETY
- BRITISH CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY | £362k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH LICHEN SOCIETY | £144k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HARDY PLANT SOCIETY | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SERPENTINE COMMUNITY GARDEN SOCIETY CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ALNWICK GARDEN TRUST | £9.5m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALBERTINE RIFT CONSERVATION SOCIETY | £11.5m | £60,000 or less | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |