Cardiganshire Horticultural Society
Analysis
Cardiganshire Horticultural Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Herefordshire. It was registered in January 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Cardiganshire Horticultural Society reported income of £34k and spending of £35k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £8,301 to £34k (+311%), an average of +42% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 317%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Cardiganshire Horticultural Society sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Cookham Abbey (£34k), Huddersfield Canal Society Limited (£34k) and Swindon Allotments and Leisure Gardens Association (£34k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are based in Aberystwyth.We hold monthly lectures on horticultural topics in autumn and winter. Daytrips to nearby venues with horticultural interest are run during spring and summer. We also organise an annual 3-5 day tour in Britain or abroad. An annual plant sale
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Cookham Abbey | Maidenhead | £34k |
| Huddersfield Canal Society Limited | Manchester | £34k |
| Swindon Allotments and Leisure Gardens Association | Swindon | £34k |
| Stream Walk Trust | Kent | £34k |