Question 1

What is the mission of BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND?

Accepted Answer

THE BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND IS THE SUCCESSOR BODY OF THE BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF THE BRITISH ISLES (CHARITY NO 212560) AND COMMENCED ACTIVITIES ON 1 NOVEMBER 2013.  ITS PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL BOTANISTS TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH INTO THE TAXONOMY, ECOLOGY, BIOGEOGRAPHY AND CONSERVATION OF THE BRITISH AND IRISH FLORA.

Question 2

What is the financial size of BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND?

Accepted Answer

BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,372,222 and total expenditure of £918,759.

Question 3

How does BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 85.3% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 14.7% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND?

Accepted Answer

BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND employs 16 staff members and is supported by 400 volunteers.

Question 5

Does BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 26.2% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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