British Cactus and Succulent Society
Analysis
British Cactus and Succulent Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Great Missenden. It was registered in January 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, British Cactus and Succulent Society reported income of £138k and spending of £147k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £112k to £138k (+23%), an average of +5.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 26%. Over the whole period it spent 115% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, British Cactus and Succulent Society sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Company (£138k), International Eco Fund (£138k) and The Bignor Roman Villa Charitable Trust (£138k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To educate the general public about cacti and other succulents, provide services to our members including publications and assist in the conservation of the plants.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Company | Stowmarket | £138k |
| International Eco Fund | Sandy | £138k |
| The Bignor Roman Villa Charitable Trust | West Sussex | £138k |
| The Police Memorial Trust | Bromley | £138k |