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Registered charity · No. 1002945Stourbridge

British Orchid Council

British Orchid Council is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Stourbridge.

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British Orchid Council is a registered charity (number 1002945) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £1,317 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 British Orchid Council?

Registered charity number
1002945
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Stourbridge
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£1,317

What does British Orchid Council do?

BOC is an umbrella organisation for orchid growers, amateur and professional. It encourages the growing of orchids, trains and accredits orchid judges and organises and underwrites Congresses. It maintains a slide library and lecturers list for its members. Its website is a contact resource for anyone interested in growing orchids.

What causes is British Orchid Council registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for British Orchid Council yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Orchid Council 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is British Orchid Council a legitimate charity?
Yes. British Orchid Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1002945) 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 British Orchid Council's charity number?
British Orchid Council's charity number is 1002945. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1002945?
Search 1002945 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 British Orchid Council do?
BOC is an umbrella organisation for orchid growers, amateur and professional. It encourages the growing of orchids, trains and accredits orchid judges and organises and underwrites Congresses. It maintains a slide library and lecturers list for its members. Its website is a contact resource for anyone interested in growing orchids.
Does British Orchid Council have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Orchid Council. 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 British Orchid Council?
British Orchid Council's website is http://www.british-orchid-council.info/ — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.