# The Society of Floristry Training Fund (Founded By Doris Ware)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1139893 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1139893)
- Company number: 00498945
- Latest income: £1,735; spending £2,374
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Other names: The Society of Floristry Educational Trust Founded By Doris Ware (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/society-of-floristry-training-fund

Funds are raised by selling educational literature produced by the Society or in conjunction with other like minded organisations. The funds are used to offer opportunities for florists to attend workshops or to apply for bursaries in the continuation of their floristry training.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £1,735 | £2,374 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £3,921 | £4,214 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £4,675 | £3,428 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £2,459 | £3,401 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £4,927 | £4,306 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects are to apply the trust fund at such times and in such manner to or for the advancement of education by awarding scholarships exhibitions bursaries and maintenance allowances tenable at any educational establishment approved by the trustees to persons interested in the study of Floristry.

## What it funds

The Society of Floristry Training Fund (Founded By Doris Ware) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Society of Floristry Training Fund (Founded By Doris Ware) reported income of £1,735 and spending of £2,374. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £17.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Society of Floristry Training Fund (Founded By Doris Ware) in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Society of Floristry Training Fund (Founded By Doris Ware) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Society of Floristry Training Fund (Founded By Doris Ware) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Society of Floristry Training Fund (Founded By Doris Ware) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

### Does The Society of Floristry Training Fund (Founded By Doris Ware) give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Society of Floristry Training Fund (Founded By Doris Ware) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Society of Floristry Training Fund (Founded By Doris Ware) give each year?

The register does not break out The Society of Floristry Training Fund (Founded By Doris Ware)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £2,374. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,545 a year.

### How large is The Society of Floristry Training Fund (Founded By Doris Ware)?

In its latest reported year The Society of Floristry Training Fund (Founded By Doris Ware) reported income of £1,735 and spending of £2,374.


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