RHS Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026

Each year the AGM enables RHS members to find out what has been achieved over the past year and to have a say in future developments

About the RHS Annual General Meeting

The 2026 RHS Annual General Meeting will be held in the RHS Lindley Hall, London on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 6pm, all RHS Members welcome. Further details on attending the AGM and information on pre-bookable tours will be available in spring 2026. Ahead of the meeting, Members can submit an official resolution (see below).

The Notice of the AGM will be published online at least 21 days before the meeting and will outline all formal business, including the election of the RHS President, Treasurer and members of RHS Council. Details of the candidates standing, along with their statements, will be included in the Notice and available online.

RHS Member resolutions

Any member wishing to propose a resolution for the 2026 AGM must submit a written notice to The Secretary (secretary@rhs.org.uk) by 1 March 2026. The notice must include the full wording of the resolution and may be accompanied by a signed supporting statement from the proposer. It must also carry the signatures of at least 24 other RHS Members of 12 months’ standing, one of whom must be designated as the seconder. Find out more >

RHS Annual Report 2024–2025

What’s in the report?

Review the RHS Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024–2025 for a snapshot into performance, financial results, and strategic goals.

There’s also the chance to explore key highlights from the year – reflecting on 2024’s defining moments, looking ahead to future priorities, and celebrating achievements across the organisation.

View the report and highlights
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Annual Report provided to RHS Members at RHS Annual General Meeting

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RHS Council elections process

RHS Council members
RHS Council and members at RHS Annual General Meeting 2025

The RHS Governance and People Committee leads the annual election process to the RHS Council. The Committee reviews the applications of all nominees who apply to stand with the support of the RHS Council and interviews a shortlist of candidates. Following a skills audit of current trustees, the Committee considers the skills and experience required and makes recommendations for selected candidates for election to the RHS Council.

View the results of the candidates elected to RHS Council at the 2025 AGM.

RHS Elections

Watch a recording of the 2025 RHS AGM

Additional resources

Have a question?

If you would like to request an alternative format of the Notice or have any other AGM-related enquiries, please email us at [email protected], write to us at 80 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PE or call the AGM Helpline on 020 7821 3194.
 

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