THE FRIENDS OF DURHAM BOTANIC GARDEN
Registration #1209560 · Registered
http://friendsofdurhambotanicgarden.org.ukmembershipsecfog@gmail.com
BOTANIC GARDEN HOLLINGSIDE LANE DH1 3TN
To advance public education in botany, horticulture, ecology and environmental science at Durham University Botanic Garden which is itself a centre of excellence for education, conservation and research.
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About THE FRIENDS OF DURHAM BOTANIC GARDEN
THE FRIENDS OF DURHAM BOTANIC GARDEN is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1209560). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 62/100 — 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), THE FRIENDS OF DURHAM BOTANIC GARDEN reported a total income of £16,349 and total expenditure of £27,541, a spending ratio of 168% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE FRIENDS OF DURHAM BOTANIC GARDEN describes its activities as follows: To advance public education in botany, horticulture, ecology and environmental science at Durham University Botanic Garden which is itself a centre of excellence for education, conservation and research. 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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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 168.5% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £16,349 | £27,541 | 168% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026