National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies 2003
Analysis
National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies 2003 is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in January 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04934904). It says it acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies 2003 reported income of £586k and spending of £748k, spending 127% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £518k to £586k (+13%), an average of +3.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 627%. Over the whole period it spent 59% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies 2003 sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Castle House Trust (£585k), Corn Exchange Theatre Company (£587k) and The Needham Research Institute (£583k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 47%, trading 39% and investments 12%. Charitable activities took 63% of spending and raising funds 33%. Reserves of £3.9m would cover about 60 months of spending at that rate. It employed 5 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.2%
- Charitable activities 47%
- Trading 39%
- Investments 12%
- Other 1.4%
In the charity's own words
Administration of NAFAS Courses in Floral Art & Design Attending and exhibiting at major shows and floral events A National Show where affiliated members may enter competitions and where both members and the general public may enjoy the floral arrangements exhibitedAssessments of judges, demonstrators and speakersEncouragement to affiliated clubs to develop their memberships
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Castle House Trust | Colchester | £585k |
| Corn Exchange Theatre Company | Lincolnshire | £587k |
| The Needham Research Institute | Cambridge | £583k |
| Eil UK | Worcestershire | £587k |