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2024-12-31-accounts

THE ORCHID SOCIETY of

GREAT BRITAIN

ANNUAL REPORT for the YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024

82 HAZELWICK ROAD, THREE BRIDGES WEST SUSSEX, RH10 1NH

Telephone: 01293 547896

THE ORCHID SOCIETY of GREAT BRITAIN

ANNUAL REPORT for the YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024

CONTENTS

Information 3
Governing Document & Objects 4
List of Trustees 5
Report of Society Activities 6
B.E.T.O.C. Annual Report Appendix 1
B.E.T.O.C. Annual Accounts Appendix 2

THE ORCHID SOCIETY of GREAT BRITAIN

INFORMATION

REGISTERED CHARITY No. 261273 COUNTRY of REGISTRATION England REGISTERED ADDRESS 82 Hazelwick Road Three Bridges, West Sussex RH10 1NH HONORARY PRESIDENT Dr. H. J. Millner HONORARY CHAIRMAN Mrs. P. J. Thomson HONORARY SECRETARY Miss. A. C. Malin HONORARY TREASURER Mrs. S. M. Mill INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL Mrs. K. Senior EXAMINER 25 Wordsworth Avenue Bournemouth BH8 9NT BANKER NatWest Bank PLC Eltham (A) Branch 65 Eltham High Street London, SE9 1TE AFFILIATED TO Royal Horticultural Society 80 Vincent Square London, SW1P 2PE

THE ORCHID SOCIETY of GREAT BRITAIN

GOVERNING DOCUMENT and OBJECTS of the SOCIETY

The Governing Document of the Society is “The Rules of the Orchid Society of Great Britain”. Resolutions for the alteration of these Rules must be passed by a two-thirds majority of those present and voting at the Annual General Meeting of the Society which is normally held on the first Saturday of June.

The object of the Society shall be the furtherance of the knowledge of orchidaceous plants by encouraging the cultivation of these plants, gathering and disseminating particulars of their cultivation, the holding of meetings and shows and, in other ways and in general, to undertake any activities that shall be consistent with the purpose for which the Society is constituted, including the representation of Affiliated Societies.

THE ORCHID SOCIETY of GREAT BRITAIN

LIST of TRUSTEES

The Trustees of the Society are the senior members of the Management Committee and are elected annually by those present at the Annual General Meeting of the Society. They are all honorary and are as follows:

President Dr. Helen Jean Millner
15 Orwell Close, Norton, Stourbridge
West Midlands, DY8 3JS
Chairman Mrs. Pearl Jenny Thomson
11 Turpins Close, Oaklands
Welwyn, AL6 0QZ
Secretary Miss Amy Charlotte Malin
359 Ridgacre Road
Birmingham, B21 1EH
Treasurer Mrs. Sally May Mill
82 Hazelwick Road, Three Bridges
West Sussex, RH10 1NH
Membership Secretary Mrs. Susan Johnson
Le Touquet, Station Road, Elsenham
Bishop’s Stortford, Herts., CM22 6LG
Displays Manager Mrs. Galina Boyse
6 Braddon Road, Richmond
Surrey, TW9 2HR

THE ORCHID SOCIETY of GREAT BRITAIN

REPORT of SOCIETY ACTIVITIES

Ordinary meetings:

The Society held ordinary meetings throughout the year. These were both live and virtual (Zoom) meetings. Subjects / lectures included the following:

“Epiphytes”, a Zoom presentation by Dr. Helen Millner.

“The Genus Laelia in Mexico”, a Zoom presentation by Mr. Eduardo Perez-Garcia from Mexico.

“ Dendrobium and its Relatives”, a talk by Mr. Huw Richards.

“The Dendrobiinae of the Philippines”, a Zoom presentation by Mr. Jim Cootes from Australia

“The History of Trade of Columbian Orchids in the UK during the 19[th] Century”, a talk by Mr. Camilo Uribe Botta.

“Orchids at Kew and Past Orchid Festivals”, a Zoom presentation by Mrs. Bala Kompalli from Kew Gardens

“Taiwan and the World Orchid Conference 2024”, a talk by Dr. Stuart Meeson.

Two Auctions of orchids, where many plants are sold and purchased by members

An orchid-themed Photographic and Art Competition

At physical meetings members display their orchids, which are assessed and judged, and their history and cultivation requirements are discussed. Members have also sent photographs of their orchids in flower to the Chair of Judging and these have been judged by the O.S.G.B. judges, with the results being published on the O.S.G.B. website for all members to see.

Shows:

Two Open Shows were held in 2024:

“The Spring Open Show” at Squires Garden Centre, Shepperton in April; and

“The Autumn Open Show” at Wraysbury Village Hall in November

At these Shows, members compete in 40 classes for cups and rosettes.

THE ORCHID SOCIETY of GREAT BRITAIN

REPORT of SOCIETY ACTIVITIES (Continued)

Displays:

The Society built and manned four displays, three judged and one unjudged, during the year at the following events:

“The RHS Orchid Show” at RHS Lindley Hall, London in March; an unjudged display.

“The RHS Chelsea Flower Show” in May, when a Gold medal was awarded. This display was also awarded the Eric Young Orchid Trophy for the most meritorious group of orchids staged at any RHS show during 2024.

“The International Orchid Show” at the BBC Gardeners’ World Live event, NEC in June, when a Platinum medal was awarded.

“The RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival” in July, when a Gold medal was awarded for a Display of Anguloas owned by OSGB member, Dr. Henry Oakeley. This display was also awarded two RHS awards; the Anthony Huxley Trophy for the best group exhibit of plants normally grown for decorative effect in a protected environment, and the Holford Medal for the best exhibit of plants and/or flowers staged by an amateur or group of amateurs at an RHS Show during 2024.

The Journal (and other publications) :

Four issues of The Orchid Society of Great Britain Journal were published during the year. In all, this publication ran to 336 'all-colour' pages, and included articles on orchid cultivation, orchids seen in their native surroundings, members’ plants, botany and orchid pests, together with many photographs of orchids. Also included was news from orchid societies both in the UK and abroad, orchid book reviews, announcements and orchid nursery advertisements.

The O.S.G.B. Journal is received by all members of the Orchid Society of Great Britain, with new members receiving back issues where appropriate. An Annual Supplement is published annually in May containing the Society’s rules and activities; this is also received by all members. In 2013 an Anti-Fraud Policy was issued by the O.S.G.B. and in 2019 a Data Protection Policy was issued. Both of these policies are published in the Annual Supplement.

Library:

The Society’s Library continued to acquire books and periodicals on orchids and orchid cultivation and to be widely used as a reference and lending library by the members of the Society.

THE ORCHID SOCIF.TY of C.REAT BRITAIN REPORT of SOCIETY ACTIVITIES (Continued) Sponsorship: The Sir Jeremiah Colman Gift Trust generously donaled £ 1.000 to the Soctety. A £2.000 donation was received towards the cost ol" the displa}, t.or the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Signed on behalf. ot. the Trustees: Sally Mill {Trustee) Date o¥ 2025 Sue Johnson { l-rustee)

Appendix 1

THE BARBARA EVERARD TRUST for ORCHID CONSERVATION

ANNUAL REPORT for the YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024

82, HAZELWICK ROAD, THREE BRIDGES WEST SUSSEX, RH10 1NH

Telephone: 01293 547896

THE BARBARA EVERARD TRUST for ORCHID CONSERVATION

ANNUAL REPORT for the YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024

CONTENTS

Information Governing Document & Objects List of Trustees Report of Trust Activities

THE BARBARA EVERARD TRUST for ORCHID CONSERVATION

INFORMATION

REGISTERED CHARITY NO. COUNTRY OF REGISTRATION REGISTERED ADDRESS

JCC 261273-A1-R

England

82 Hazelwick Road Three Bridges West Sussex RH10 1NH

HONORARY CHAIRMAN HONORARY SECRETARY HONORARY TREASURER

Dr. H. J. Millner Miss. A. C. Malin

Mrs. S. M. Mill

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL EXAMINER

Mrs. K. Senior 25 Wordsworth Avenue Bournemouth BH8 9NT

BANKER

NatWest Bank PLC Eltham (A) Branch 65 Eltham High Street London, SE9 1TE

THE BARBARA EVERARD TRUST for ORCHID CONSERVATION

GOVERNING DOCUMENT and PURPOSE of the TRUST

The original Governing Document of the Trust is a “Declaration of Trust”, dated 26th June 1986, made by the founding Trustees, Alexander Cedric Robert Bristow, Leslie Ernest Bowen, Timothy John Lewis, Phillip James Cribb, Peter Maudesley and John Raymond Oddy.

This “Declaration of Trust” was updated on 4[th] September 2021 under Section 275, part 3.4, of the Charities Act 2011 to bring its purpose into line with current views on orchid conservation. The update was carried out by the Trustees at the time; Simon Edward Alves Pugh-Jones, Amy Charlotte Malin, Sally May Mill, Pearl Jenny Thomson, Susan Johnson, Galina Boyse, Lara Jewett and David McLaughlin. The updated “Declaration of Trust” was submitted to, and accepted by, the Charity Commission and became effective in July 2022.

The purpose of the Trust is to hold on trust all subscriptions and donations made and given for the furtherance of the charitable object hereinafter contained for the purpose (if and in so far as the same shall be charitable) of conservation of all orchids by encouraging orchid growing; providing education in any form regarding orchid growing including shows, publications and supporting research; by placing endangered orchids and specialist collections of orchids with suitable collectors / collections; by supporting ex-situ conservation of orchids by seed raising and ex-situ propagation both for in-situ reintroduction and introduction into cultivation in the United Kingdom.

BARBARA EVERARD TRUST for ORCHID CONSERVATION

LIST of TRUSTEES

In accordance with the “Declaration of Trust”, there are eight Trustees of the Trust. Six of these shall be the Trustees of The Orchid Society of Great Britain. The other two Trustees shall be the Curator of Orchids at The Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew and the Senior Supervisor of Orchids at the Royal Horticultural Society Garden, Wisley. The power of appointing new Trustees is vested in the surviving or continuing Trustees. The Trustees are all honorary and are as follows:

Chairman Dr. Helen Jean Millner
15 Orwell Close, Norton, Stourbridge
West Midlands, DY8 3JS
Secretary Miss Amy Charlotte Malin
359 Ridgacre Road
Birmingham, B21 1EH
Treasurer Mrs. Sally May Mill
82 Hazelwick Road
Three Bridges, W. Sussex, RH10 1NH
Trustee Mrs. Pearl Jenny Thomson
11 Turpins Close, Oaklands
Welwyn, AL6 0QZ
Trustee Mrs. Susan Johnson
Le Touquet, Station Road, Elsenham
Bishop’s Stortford, Herts., CM22 6LG
Trustee Mrs. Galina Boyse
6 Braddon Road, Richmond
Surrey, TW9 2HR
Trustee Dr. Andre Schuiteman
Nursery and Orchid Collection Manager
Royal Botanical Gardens
Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AB
Trustee Mr. David McLaughlin
Senior Supervisor (Orchids)
The Royal Horticultural Society Garden
Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB

BARBARA EVEIL4RD TRUST for ORCHID CONSERVATION REPORT ofTRUST ACTIVITIES The Trustee5 have ¢ontinu¢d to invest the assets OA" the Trust to maximise income without incu￿]ng risk; to lurther the aim oft. setting up national collections lo conserve orchids. and to promote educaiion and conservalion. During 2024. Ihe Trustees conftirn)¢d that ihey would continue their award scheme to make grants aN'ailable to orchid growers holding National Plant Collections ot" Orchids. public orchid collections in BotaniLal Gardens and speLialisl privaie collections ot orchids. and to schemes which aid conservation of orchids. Th¢se granls can be given for small capital projects. such as the purchasL' of plants. ¢quipm¢nt or maierials t.or the I'urtherance ot- a collection. especiall), t-or educational proj¢¢ts or lor SLienlific work. The grants are awarded twice yearly (or more frequcntly by arrangement ot" the Truslees). the lotal amount given being up to the amounl of interest accrued during the y¢ar (and carried over t-rom prel'ious yEars). Details of the scherne are publicised in tho Journal ot The Orchid Society of Great Britain and are also circulated to th¢ British Orchid Counctl and its member socielies. Jn 2024. two awards were applied for. and granted: An award ot"£l.150 was made to the Mathers Foundation to install a misting system in their Plci ji?nL hous¢. An award ot'£219 was made to Dr. Henry Oakeley for expenses inCu￿ed in digitising the orLhid stamp Collection ot.the Reverend David Wood-Robinson so thal it can be view¢d more widely. Signed on behalt.of th¢ Trust¢es: Sally Mill (Trustee) Dat¢ 01 2015 Sue Johnson (Trustee)

Appendix 2

THE BARBARA EVERARD TRUST FOR ORCHID CONSERVATION

ANNUAL ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

CHARITY NUMBER JCC-261273-A1-R

KAREN SENIOR (MAAT) 25 WORDSWORTH AVENUE BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET BH8 9NT

THE BARBARA EVERARD TRUST FOR ORCHID CONSERVATION ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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THE BARBARA EVERARD TRUST FOR ORCHID CONSERVATION 31 DECEMBER 2024

General Information

Registered Charity Number JCC-261273-A1-R Country of Registration England Hon. Chairman Dr. H.J. Millner Hon. Treasurer Mrs. S.M. Mill Hon. Secretary Ms. A. Malin Principal Office 82 Hazelwick Road Three Bridges West Sussex RH10 1NH

THE BARBARA EVERARD TRUST FOR ORCHID CONSERVATION INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TOTHE TRUSTEES 31 DECEMBER 2024 Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of the Barbara Everard Trust for Orchld Conser¥ation I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the 8arbara Everard Trust for Orchid Conservation for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are re5F)onsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I reFM)rt in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 1451511bl of the Act. Independent examinerfs Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect.. l. The accounting records were not kept in in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act.. or 2. The accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or 3. The accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form nd content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2(￿8 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which 15 not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matter5 in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this reF)Ort in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Karen Senior IMAATI 25 Wordsworth Aver)ue Bournemouth, Dorset BH8 9NT Date..

THE BARBARA EVERARD TRUST FOR ORCHID CONSERVATION RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Note


Income
Royalties
Donations
Interest receivable
Sundry sales
Total incoming resources
Expenditure
Conservation awards
Stock adjustment
Expenses
Total resources expended
Net (outgoing) resources for the year
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 2024
Unrestricted &
Total Funds
£
-
-
553
-
553
1,369
-
-
_
1,369
_
(816)
71,616
______
70,800
 2024
Unrestricted &
Total Funds
£
-
-
553
-
553
1,369
-
-
_
1,369
_
(816)
71,616
______
70,800
 2023
Unrestricted
&
Total Funds
£
150
-
604
21		 2023
Unrestricted
&
Total Funds
£
150
-
604
21
775
5,689
20
269
_
5,978
_
(5,203)
76,819
_
71,616
_
_

The notes on page 5 form part of these accounts.

THE BARBARA EVERARD TRUST FOR ORCHID CONSERVATION STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIAB5LITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 Note 2024 Unrestrirted Funds 2023 Unrestricted Funds Current assets Stock Interest accrued Cash at Bank CAF Cash at Bank SW Cash at Bank C/A 255 300 60,000 8.021 2.224 255 223 60,000 7,980 3,158 Total assets 70,800 71,616 Accumulated Trust Funds As at I january 2024 Movement for the year 71,616 18161 76,819 15,2031 As at 31 December 2024 70,800 71,616 13 20.15 Approved by the trustees on ................ /?/ /5C2L S. Johnson- Trustee £rartuI S.M. Mill- Trustee rhe notes on page 5 form part of these accounts

THE BARBARA EVERARD TRUST FOR ORCHID CONSERVATION NOTES FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1. Accounting policies

Income

Expenditure

Expenses are charged to the income and expenditure account on an accruals basis. The costs so charges include VAT.

Stock

Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable values were provided by the Treasurer.

THE ORCHID SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN

ANNUAL ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CHARITY NUMBER 261273

KAREN SENIOR (MAAT) 25 WORDSWORTH AVE BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET BH8 9NT

THE ORCHID SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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THE ORCHID SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN 31 DECEMBER 2024

General Information
Registered Charity Number J261273
Country of Registration England
Hon. Chairman Mrs. P.J. Thomson
Hon. Treasurer Mrs. S.M. Mill
Hon. Secretary Ms. A. Malin
Principal Office 82 Hazelwick Road
Three Bridges
West Sussex
RH10 1NH

THE ORCHID SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES 31 DECEMBER 2024 Independent examinerfs report to the trustees ol the Orchid Society of Great Britain I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Orchid Society of Great Britain fov the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsibillties and basis of report As the charity's tru5tee5, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried Okjt under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent exam5nerfs ststement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that, in any material respect.. l. The accountin8 records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act,. or 2. The accounts did not accord with the accounting records-, or 3. The accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities IAccounts and Reportsl Regulations 2(KJ8 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true ènd fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the ccounts to be reached. Karen Senior IMAATI 25 Wordsworth Avenue Bournemouth, Dorset BH8 9NT

THE ORCHID SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Note
Incoming Resources
Voluntary income:
Sponsorship and Donations
2
Colour Fund Donations
Interest receivable
From Charitable activities:
Subscriptions
Gift Aid on subscriptions
Sale of Badges, Binders, Fleeces, etc.
Raffles, Plant sales, Books, Refreshments
Advertising revenue
Show awards
Total Incoming Resources
Resources expended
Cost of generating funds:
Society product costs
Charitable activities:
Journal production costs
Display expenses
Hall and room hire
Programme expenses
Internet and library expenses
Printing, postage and telephone expenses
Bank and credit card charges
Insurances and subscriptions
Presentations and donations
Depreciation/(Appreciation)

Total Resources Expended
Net incoming (Outgoing) Resources for the
year		 Unrestrict
Funds
2024
£
3,000
2,124
1,149
20,072
3,076
235
5,402
760
3,313
_
39,131
_
504
17,371
8,873
1,660
1,722
323
814
64
393
1,000
(1,066)
_
31,658
_
7,473
 Total
Funds
2023
£
4,275
1,880
626
15,919
2,847
285
4,995
1,257
2,628
_
34,712
_
563
16,064
7,831
3,095
1,939
299
510
58
409
1,000
-
_
31,768
_
2,944
_
_

The notes on page 5 form part of these accounts

THE ORCHID SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 Note 2024 2024 2023 2023 Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets Library books Cups and Trophies Equipment 4,263 14,990 479 3,197 14.990 Total tangible fixed assets Investments National Savings Bonds Totsl fixed assets 19,732 18.187 24,732 23,187 Current assets Stock Debtors Cash at Bank Total current assets 1.912 1,367 Liabllltles Creditors Total current liabilities Net current liabilities assets 65,783 59.855 Total net assets The funds of the charity As at l January 2024 Surplus for the year 83,042 7.473 80.098 2.944 As at 31 December 2024 13 2015 Approved by the trustees on ........................................... S. Johnson - Trustee S.M. Mill~ Trustee The notes on page 5 form part of these accounts

THE ORCHID SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN NOTES FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2. Accounting policies

Incoming resources

Resources Expended and irrecoverable VAT

Expenses are charged to the receipts and payments account on an accruals basis. The costs so charged include VAT where applicable.

Tangible Fixed Assets

Tangible fixed assets are capitalized at cost and are depreciated to write off the cost over three or five years depending on the life expectancy of the equipment.

Stock

Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable values were provided by the Treasurer.

3. Sponsorship

The Sir Jeremiah Colman Gift Trust
For Chelsea Flower Show display
Other Donations
Debtors
Prepaid Subscription (EOC)
Creditors
Advanced Income for 2025:
Subscriptions
Colour fund donations
Advertising revenue
Sponsorship		 2024
2023
£
£
1,000
1,000
2,000
2,500
-
755
______
__
3,000
4,275
______
_
2024
2023
£
£
-
-
______

-
-
______

2024
2023
£
£
6,133
4,862
714
749
-
-
1,000
1,000
______

7,847
6,611
______
___

4. Debtors

5. Creditors