Botanic Gardens Education Network
Bgen
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1103482
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- April 28, 2004
- Legal form
- CIO
Address
- Address
- Botanic Gardens Conservation International
199 Kew Road
Richmond
Surrey
TW9 3BW
Contact
- Phone
- 07710 637476
- info@bgen.org.uk
- Website
bgen.org.uk
Activities
Botanic Gardens Education Network promotes and advances the delivery of education in botanic gardens, parks and historic gardens. It helps raise awareness of plant diversity, conservation and role of plants in our daily lives, and makes links between people and plants around the world. BGEN works with families, schools groups and the wider community.
Objects: 1. Advance The Public Education, Understanding And Knowledge About Biodiversity, Especially Plant Biodiversity And Its Importance, Particularly By Offering Professional Support And Training To Those Involved In Education About Biodiversity And The Natural Environment;2. Promote Research And The Dissemination Of Such Research And Information, For The Public Benefit, About Biodivrersity, The Natural Environment And Sustainable Management Of Natural Resources.
Classification
- How
- Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- What
- Education/training, Environment/conservation/heritage
- Who
- Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind
Geography
- Country
- Scotland
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £13,673 | £14,744 |
| March 31, 2024 | £16,770 | £15,728 |
| March 31, 2023 | £22,976 | £18,383 |
| March 31, 2022 | £14,902 | £15,704 |
| March 31, 2021 | £2,444 | £12,347 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Dr Lauren Baker | Jan. 29, 2024 |
| Eduard Snoeren | July 7, 2025 |
| Helen Grimble | Nov. 13, 2019 |
| Nia Crouch | Jan. 29, 2024 |
| Ruth Godfrey | Jan. 29, 2024 |
| Samantha Bowden | Oct. 15, 2024 |
| Sarah Webley | Jan. 19, 2022 |
| Sophie Muskett | Jan. 29, 2024 |