# Somerset Group of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (Nccpg)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1059504 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1059504)
- Website: https://www.somerset-nccpg.org.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Somerset
- Other names: Nccpg Somerset Group (working)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/somerset-group-of-national-council-for-conservation-of-plants-and-gardens

Lectures and visits on subjects related to the conservation and propagation of plants.Organisation of plant sales of rare and unusual plants.Fundraising for NCCPG

## 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 Oct 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £1,440 | £1,366 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £1,215 | £198 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To preserve and conserve old rare and endangered species varieties and cultivars of Plants and their environment which have characteristics worthy of preservation; to conduct and encourage research into the study cultivation and propagation of such Plants and their environments

## What it funds

Somerset Group of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (Nccpg) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Somerset Group of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (Nccpg) reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Oct 2025, it spent £1,564 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Somerset Group of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (Nccpg) in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (somerset-nccpg.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 Somerset Group of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (Nccpg) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Somerset Group of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (Nccpg) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Somerset Group of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (Nccpg) fund?

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

### Does Somerset Group of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (Nccpg) give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Somerset Group of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (Nccpg) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Somerset Group of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (Nccpg) give each year?

The register does not break out Somerset Group of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (Nccpg)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Oct 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £313 a year.

### How large is Somerset Group of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (Nccpg)?

In its latest reported year Somerset Group of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (Nccpg) reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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