THE BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY LIMITED
The current activities are to further public education in botany,horticulture and zoology and provide facilities for research. In addition the charity maintains and operates the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses for the above purpose and for the recreation of the public.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £97,551 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves to £2,221,885. The trustees note that the charity relies on its own activities and fundraising for income, with no guaranteed public funding, and is dependent on securing future funding for its major capital project. Despite the deficit, the charity maintains sufficient resources to meet its debts as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received remuneration in excess of £60,000” — page 40
“One employee received remuneration in excess of £60,000” — page 40
“The Charity has a target to have available cash or borrowing facilities to cover three months of normal operating expenditure.”
“The Spouse of the Head of Finance is employed by the Gardens in the Maintenance Department and is paid at commercial rates.” — page 46
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Carol King
- Caroline Clutton-Brock
- Daniel Murphy
- Fiona Taylor
- Helen Fowweather
- James Michael Brown
- Lynsey Rutter
- Pamela Smith
- Philip Chapman
- Rita McLean
- Rob Macpherson
- Susan Beardsmore
- William Holden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.0m | £2.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.1m | £2.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.5m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.7m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.6m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is THE BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £97,551 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves to £2,221,885. The trustees note that the charity relies on its own activities and fundraising for income, with no guaranteed public funding, and is dependent on securing future funding for its major capital project. Despite the deficit, the charity maintains sufficient resources to meet its debts as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Forvis Mazars LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/09/2022 | £9.9m | "Growing our Green Heritage: Restoring Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens for Life" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/05/2020 | £58k | "COVID19 Birmingham Botanical & Horticultural Society Ltd" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 20/11/2006 | £3k | "A Project To Hold A One Day Event Where Visitors Will Be Able To Learn About The Relationship Between Insects, Plants And People Through A S" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/11/2006 | £3k | The Big Draw - Beastly Bugs & Creepy Crawlies |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/08/2005 | £5k | Secret Garden |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 25/03/2002 | £5k | "A project to enable this Birmingham group to construct a Children's Discovery Garden and Waterfowl Enclosure.The grant will pay for the cons" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 24/06/1997 | £295k | "Study Centre, Birmingham Botanical Gardens" |