The World Federation of Rose Societies
Analysis
The World Federation of Rose Societies is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in 4631 RJ. It was registered in July 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03382562). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The World Federation of Rose Societies reported income of £47k and spending of £27k, leaving 43% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £5,315 to £47k (+786%), an average of +72% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 275%. Over the whole period it spent 66% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The World Federation of Rose Societies sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Bill Hogarth Mbe Memorial Apprenticeship Trust (£47k), North Tyneside Steam Railway Association (£47k) and Histon & Impington Green Spaces (£47k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The WFRS is made up of National Societies, including that of Great Britain and Bermuda, as listed in the Area of Operation entry. It works to promote the love of the genus rosa, its history, cultivation and development. It holds World Rose Conventions and Regional meetings. Full information on www.worldrose.org.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Bill Hogarth Mbe Memorial Apprenticeship Trust | Carnforth | £47k |
| North Tyneside Steam Railway Association | North Shields | £47k |
| Histon & Impington Green Spaces | Cambridge | £47k |
| Cotswolds Rivers Trust | Oxfordshire | £47k |