The Royal Horticultural Society
R H S, Rhs
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 222879
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- July 31, 1963
- Legal form
- Other
- Area of benefit
- Not Defined.
Address
- Address
- THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
80 VINCENT SQUARE
LONDON
SW1P 2PE
Contact
- Phone
- 020 3176 5800
- [email protected]
- Website
rhs.org.uk
Activities
The RHS was founded in 1804 to inspire passion and excellence in horticulture. We want to enrich everyone's life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. To achieve our aim we undertake scientific research; provide education, training and horticultural advice; support community horticulture projects; and share our renowned gardens and shows with the public.
Objects: The Encouragement And Improvement Of The Science, Art And Practice Of Horticulture In All Its Branches.
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- What
- Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment
- Who
- Children/young People, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Country
- Northern Ireland, Scotland
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2025 | £124,804,000 | £132,971,000 | £182,572,000 | 1,267 |
| Jan. 31, 2024 | £120,496,000 | £124,815,000 | £187,724,000 | 1,232 |
| Jan. 31, 2023 | £122,096,000 | £120,423,000 | £195,181,000 | 1,172 |
| Jan. 31, 2022 | £110,551,000 | £102,893,000 | £188,100,000 | 1,036 |
| Jan. 31, 2021 | £61,542,000 | £66,867,000 | £176,690,000 | 1,010 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Keith Charles Frederick Weed CBE (Chair) | July 31, 2020 |
| Anthony Kirkham | June 14, 2022 |
| Claire Rose Austin | July 14, 2023 |
| Darren Share | June 14, 2022 |
| Elizabeth Margaret Nicholson | July 10, 2024 |
| Helen Louise Cox | July 8, 2025 |
| James Donald Hitchmough | July 8, 2025 |
| Kate Lampard | June 12, 2017 |
| Matthew Davies | Nov. 19, 2025 |
| Matthew Philip Lindsey-Clark | June 27, 2016 |
| Nicholas Dunn | June 25, 2019 |
| Pamela Maynard | June 25, 2021 |
| Prof Nicola Spence | June 25, 2021 |
| Ruth Willmott | June 25, 2019 |
| Susan Jane Beesley | July 14, 2023 |
| Tazim Essani | June 14, 2022 |
| Wesley Albert Kerr | June 25, 2021 |