Is Friends of the National Bonsai Collection a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the National Bonsai Collection as a registered charity (number 1008283) 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 Friends of the National Bonsai Collection's charity number?

Friends of the National Bonsai Collection's charity number is 1008283. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. 1008283

Friends of the National Bonsai Collection

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of the National Bonsai Collection is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Friends of the National Bonsai Collection?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-30: £840
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-30: £45
Registered charity number: 1008283
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): New Hall Drive
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: nationalbonsaicollection.co.uk

What does the register show for Friends of the National Bonsai Collection?

Friends of the National Bonsai Collection (number 1008283) 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 Friends of the National Bonsai Collection do?

Involved in putting on public exhibitions of bonsai together with demonstrations and lectures on the history and creation of bonsai; Making accessible to the public displays of bonsai within the National Bonsai Collection situated at it's permanent site at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston, Birmingham.Advising the public on care and maintenance of their bonsai.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of the National Bonsai Collection

Answers Friends of the National Bonsai Collection 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 Friends of the National Bonsai Collection as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 February 1992
Also known as: Fnbc
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-21. 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 Friends of the National Bonsai Collection registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the National Bonsai Collection yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of the National Bonsai Collection. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of the National Bonsai Collection a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the National Bonsai Collection as a registered charity (number 1008283) 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 Friends of the National Bonsai Collection's charity number?: Friends of the National Bonsai Collection's charity number is 1008283. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1008283?: Search 1008283 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 Friends of the National Bonsai Collection do?: Involved in putting on public exhibitions of bonsai together with demonstrations and lectures on the history and creation of bonsai; Making accessible to the public displays of bonsai within the National Bonsai Collection situated at it's permanent site at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston, Birmingham.Advising the public on care and maintenance of their bonsai.
Does Friends of the National Bonsai Collection have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the National Bonsai Collection. 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 Friends of the National Bonsai Collection?: Friends of the National Bonsai Collection's website listed in our register data is http://nationalbonsaicollection.co.uk. 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 Friends of the National Bonsai Collection?: The register does not record Friends of the National Bonsai Collection as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Friends of the National Bonsai Collection registered as a charity?: Friends of the National Bonsai Collection was entered on the register on 13 February 1992.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-21, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.