FRIENDS OF THE HARRIS GARDEN

Registration #1171905 · Registered

www.friendsoftheharrisgarden.org.uk

enquiries@friendsoftheharrisgarden.org.uk

HLS Building School of Biological Sciences Reading

60
out of 100
Good Standing

To advance the education of the public in botany and horticulture by supporting thedevelopment of the Harris Garden as an amenity, in partnership with the University ofReading. To support and fundraise for selected charities through open days.

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About FRIENDS OF THE HARRIS GARDEN

FRIENDS OF THE HARRIS GARDEN is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1171905). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 60/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2025), FRIENDS OF THE HARRIS GARDEN reported a total income of £1,045 and total expenditure of £235, a spending ratio of 22% which is lower than typically expected for active charitable delivery. According to the Charity Commission register, FRIENDS OF THE HARRIS GARDEN describes its activities as follows: To advance the education of the public in botany and horticulture by supporting thedevelopment of the Harris Garden as an amenity, in partnership with the University ofReading. To support and fundraise for selected charities through open days. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Filing: Filed late in 4 of 5 years

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 22.5% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£1,045£23522%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026