Norfolk and Norwich Horticultural Society
Analysis
Norfolk and Norwich Horticultural Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dereham. It was registered in March 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Norfolk and Norwich Horticultural Society reported income of £52k and spending of £51k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £6,635 to £52k (+676%), an average of +67% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 252%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Norfolk and Norwich Horticultural Society sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Blackdown Hills Trust (£51k), The St Mary Magdalen Oxford Restoration and Development Trust (£52k) and Ami Hydropower Foundation (£51k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The society organises four flower and produce shows each year, plus on-line and in person lectures and talks on gardening related subjects with a theme of "Gardening for Everyone". We also organise day trips and holidays to gardens in the UK. We have a network of local affiliated societies and help them with publicity and obtaining speakers and judges for their events. Membership is open to all.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Blackdown Hills Trust | Devon | £51k |
| The St Mary Magdalen Oxford Restoration and Development Trust | London | £52k |
| Ami Hydropower Foundation | Surrey | £51k |
| Be More Outdoors | Huddersfield | £52k |