The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The British Iris Society

Registered charity 261896 Registered since 1971

Operates: Throughout England And Wales

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8
trustees on the board
7.4y median 8y
average tenure
10y
longest tenure
5
trustees past 6 years
10.6y
average years in governance
6 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
1
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 8Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity 1Religious Activities 1The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 1

Commercial experience

Business services 1Transport 1

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Contact

Websitewww.britishirissociety.org.uk
Emailchrisltowers@aol.com
Phone01959523017
Address40 WILLOW PARK, OTFORD, SEVENOAKS, TN14 5NF

Finances

£12,198 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2020£5,514£4,135
2021£5,545£2,943
2022£13,568£14,945
2023£14,597£7,015
2024£12,198£7,470

What it does

What

Education/training

Who

The General Public/mankind

How

Makes Grants To IndividualsSponsors Or Undertakes Research

Charitable objects

TO ENCOURAGE IMPROVE AND EXTEND THE KNOWLEDGE AND CULTIVATION OF IRIDACEAE.

Governing document: CONSTITUTION AND RULES ADOPTED 25TH SEPTEMBER 1962 AS AMENDED THE 26TH OCTOBER 1974, AMENDED 15 SEPTEMBER 1998,12 SEPTEMBER 2000 AND 18 SEPTEMBER 2004AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION DATED 12 JAN 2017

Trustees (8)

8trustees
78median age
1aged 70+

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