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 at RHS Lindley Hall, London on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 5pm, with all RHS Members welcome. The AGM will be live streamed, allowing Members to watch online if they are unable to attend in person. In person attendees are also invited to join Lindley Library Collections Up Close before the AGM at either 4pm or 4.30pm, on a first come first served basis. If you would like to attend the AGM, either in person or via the livestream, please complete this short form*, using it also to book for the library session.

The Notice of the AGM will be published online from 5 June and will set out all formal business, including the election of the RHS President, Treasurer and members of RHS Council. Details of the candidates standing for election and their statements will be available in the Notice and on the RHS Elections page. Members registered to join online will receive a link to the livestream ahead of the event. To request a hard copy of the Notice or to submit a question in advance for the Leadership Team or RHS Council, please email agm@rhs.org.uk.

Agenda for discussion in 2026

  • Updates: Reports from RHS President, Keith Weed, retiring Treasurer, Matthew Lindsey-Clark and Director General, Clare Matterson
  • Review: A look back at performance in 2025 and 2026 so far, as well as a look at plans for the year ahead
  • Highlights: From RHS Gardens, RHS Shows and from communities, science and education
  • Q&A: Opportunity to put questions to the Leadership Team

*Please note: When registering your interest to attend the AGM, you will be leaving the RHS website. This form is provided by Microsoft on behalf of the RHS, and both the RHS and Microsoft’s terms and conditions and privacy policies will apply.

Selecting the RHS Council

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

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 nominated candidates for RHS Council to be elected at the 2026 AGM.

See the candidates

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
RHS Annual Report cover
Annual Report provided to RHS Members at RHS Annual General Meeting

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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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