# The Carnivorous Plant Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 281423 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/281423)
- Website: https://www.thecps.org.uk
- Latest income: £9,885; spending £9,207
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/carnivorous-plant-society

We promote the study and conservation of carnivorous plants by publishing a newsletter/journal and cultivation guidance, operating a website, maintaining an extensive seedbank, participating in shows and events, and funding conservation and research projects.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £9,885 | £9,207 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £9,315 | £7,434 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £9,283 | £4,117 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £7,682 | £3,872 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £5,803 | £1,973 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the public in study of Carnivorous plants, and to promote the conservation of such plants.

## What it funds

The Carnivorous Plant Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Carnivorous Plant Society reported income of £9,885 and spending of £9,207. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £26.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Carnivorous Plant Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thecps.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Carnivorous Plant Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Carnivorous Plant Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Carnivorous Plant Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Scotland and Northern Ireland.

### Does The Carnivorous Plant Society give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Carnivorous Plant Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Carnivorous Plant Society give each year?

The register does not break out The Carnivorous Plant Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £9,207. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,321 a year.

### How large is The Carnivorous Plant Society?

In its latest reported year The Carnivorous Plant Society reported income of £9,885 and spending of £9,207.


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