British Orchid Council
B O C, Boc
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1002945
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- May 23, 1991
- Legal form
- Other
Address
- Address
- 43A Corser Street
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 2DE
Contact
- Phone
- 01384 378310
- trustman@btinternet.com
- Website
Activities
BOC is an umbrella organisation for orchid growers, amateur and professional. It encourages the growing of orchids, trains and accredits orchid judges and organises and underwrites Congresses. It maintains a slide library and lecturers list for its members. Its website is a contact resource for anyone interested in growing orchids.
Objects: To Promote For The Public Benefit All Aspects Of The Study Cultivation, Breeding And Conservation Of Orchid Species And Hybrids By Means Of Exhibitions, Lectures, Shows And Instructive Literature.
Classification
- How
- Provides Human Resources, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- What
- Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
- Who
- Other Defined Groups
Geography
- Country
- Northern Ireland, Scotland
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £1,317 | £2,124 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £4,029 | £3,147 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £856 | £648 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £787 | £540 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £1,907 | £1,439 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Christopher Barker (Chair) | March 2, 2025 |
| Alan Mackenzie | March 2, 2025 |
| Alison Daphne Caldwell | Oct. 19, 2022 |
| Philippa Illsley | March 12, 2021 |