The London Children's Flower Society
Analysis
The London Children's Flower Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Orpington. It was registered in September 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The London Children's Flower Society reported income of £26k and spending of £33k, spending 125% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £27k to £26k (-3.7%), an average of -0.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 57%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The London Children's Flower Society sits at the 63rd percentile: it is larger than about 63% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Bishopsteignton Scout Group (£26k), CPRE Norfolk (£26k) and The Friends of Upton Country Park (£26k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The London Children's Flower Society aims to give children the opportunity to take an interest in horticulture. The Society organises gardening competitions with London's Primary and Special Need schools, growing daffodils in the spring and flowers, vegetables and herbs in the summer.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Bishopsteignton Scout Group | Teignmouth | £26k |
| CPRE Norfolk | Norwich | £26k |
| The Friends of Upton Country Park | Dorset | £26k |
| Naunton Dovecote Trust | Gloucestershire | £26k |