The RHS mission and charitable activities

The RHS is the UK’s leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting gardening. Our charitable purpose is the encouragement and improvement of the science, art and practice of horticulture in all its branches.

The RHS believes that horticulture and gardening enrich people’s lives. We are committed to bringing the personal and social benefits of gardens and gardening to a diverse audience of all ages. Our goal is to help people share a passion for plants, to encourage excellence in horticulture in private and public spaces, to help create healthy, sustainable communities and support long-term environmental improvements.

As a charity, we depend on the support and generosity of others to help us make a difference. Our activities are funded through members’ subscriptions as well as donations, sponsorship and income from our gardens, flower shows, shops and plant centres.

Find out how to help the RHS fulfil its charitable mission

Your support helps us to:

• Run our major educational programme, Campaign for School Gardening, and our range of adult education programmes.
• Carry out scientific research on plants and gardening.
• Provide RHS members and the public with the best gardening advice and information.
• Continue to stage world-class flower shows and regional events.
• Keep our four gardens open to the public and continually improving.
• Train the next generation of gardeners.
• Secure a healthy future for gardening.
• Publish an authoritative range of books, journals and other publications.
  

Find out more about our programme of charitable activities