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title: "The Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum — check charity number 1111939 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1111939. Education/training charity based in Botanic Gardens. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-oxford-botanic-garden-arboretum
retrieved: 2026-08-25T18:36:35.450Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum is a registered charity (number 1111939) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £242,218 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 The Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum?

Registered charity number

1111939

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Botanic Gardens

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£242,218

Website

[www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk/support-us-join-friends](http://www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk/support-us-join-friends)

## What does The Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum do?

TO SUPPORT & ASSIST THE WORK OF OXFORD BOTANIC GARDEN & HARCOURT ARBORETUM BY SEEKING FINANCIAL SUPPORT

## What causes is The Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1111939) 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 The Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum's charity number?

The Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum's charity number is 1111939. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1111939?

Search 1111939 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 The Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum do?

TO SUPPORT & ASSIST THE WORK OF OXFORD BOTANIC GARDEN & HARCOURT ARBORETUM BY SEEKING FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Does The Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum. 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 The Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum?

The Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum's website is http://www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk/support-us-join-friends — 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1111939).