--- title: "Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland — check charity number 1152954 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1152954. Education/training charity based in 4 Beaconsfield Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/botanical-society-of-britain-and-ireland retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:44:40.740Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland is a registered charity (number 1152954) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage; recreation. Its latest reported income was £1,372,222 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland? Registered charity number 1152954 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 4 Beaconsfield Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,372,222 Website [bsbi.org](http://bsbi.org/) ## What does Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland do? 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. ## What causes is Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=botanical-society-of-britain-and-ireland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://bsbi.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland a legitimate charity? Yes. Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1152954) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland's charity number? Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland's charity number is 1152954. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1152954? Search 1152954 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland do? 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. Does Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland? Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland's website is http://bsbi.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1152954).