Is British Orchid Council a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists British Orchid Council as a registered charity (number 1002945) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 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.

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 listed in our register data is http://www.british-orchid-council.info/. 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.

When was British Orchid Council registered as a charity?

British Orchid Council was entered on the register on 23 May 1991.

Registered charity · No. 1002945

British Orchid Council

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

British Orchid Council is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about British Orchid Council?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £1,317
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £2,124
Registered charity number: 1002945
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Stourbridge
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.british-orchid-council.info

Quick answer

British Orchid Council (number 1002945) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 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.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British Orchid Council

Answers British Orchid Council gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record British Orchid Council as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 May 1991
Also known as: B O C; Boc
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

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?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score British Orchid Council. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to British Orchid Council?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is British Orchid Council a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists British Orchid Council as a registered charity (number 1002945) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 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 listed in our register data is http://www.british-orchid-council.info/. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to British Orchid Council?: The register does not record British Orchid Council as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was British Orchid Council registered as a charity?: British Orchid Council was entered on the register on 23 May 1991.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.