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Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

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Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£44,865,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£26,803,000
Registered charity number
SC007983
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Register contact address detail (not service area)
City of Edinburgh
Website
www.rbge.org.uk

Quick answer

Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (number SC007983) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh do?

To explore, conserve and explain the world of plants. We are a leading botanic garden and a global centre for biodiversity science, horticulture and education. We conserve one of the worlds’ richest botanical collections at our four Gardens, Edinburgh, Benmore, Dawyck and Logan. We engage nationally and internationally, empowering individuals, communities and partners to protect our botanic world, helping us build a positive future for plants, people and the planet.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Answers Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's money come from?

Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh reported £35m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were other income £29m (81%), trading and fundraising events £3.4m (10%), charitable activities £3m (8%).

  • Other income£29m · 81%
  • Trading and fundraising events£3.4m · 10%
  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£3m · 8%
  • Investments£142k · 0%

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh

What causes is Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

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Is Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh as a registered charity (number SC007983) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's charity number?
Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's charity number is SC007983. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh do?
To explore, conserve and explain the world of plants. We are a leading botanic garden and a global centre for biodiversity science, horticulture and education. We conserve one of the worlds’ richest botanical collections at our four Gardens, Edinburgh, Benmore, Dawyck and Logan. We engage nationally and internationally, empowering individuals, communities and partners to protect our botanic world, helping us build a positive future for plants, people and the planet.
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How can I donate to Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh?
Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's website listed in our register data is http://www.rbge.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's money come from?
Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh reported £35m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were other income £29m (81%), trading and fundraising events £3.4m (10%), charitable activities £3m (8%).
When was Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh registered as a charity?
Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh was entered on the register on 1 April 1986.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.