RHS Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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 RHS Annual General Meeting (AGM) takes place each July at an RHS location and is open to all RHS Members. It provides an opportunity to hear updates on the charity’s work over the past year, to reflect on key developments and achievements and to take part in the formal business of the meeting. In-person attendees are often invited to join additional tours or events taking place before the AGM.

The Notice of the AGM (1.2MB pdf) sets out the formal business of the meeting, including any elections to positions such as RHS President, Treasurer and members of RHS Council. Information about candidates and their statements is available in the Notice, with results published on the RHS Elections page. Members can request a hard copy of the Notice by email agm@rhs.org.uk. Recording available below.

Agenda discussed 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

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 results for the RHS Council Members elected at the 2026 AGM.

See the results

Watch a recording of the 2026 RHS AGM

RHS Annual Report 2025–2026

What’s in the report?

Review the RHS Annual Report and Consolidated Financial Statements 2025–2026, for insights into performance, financial results, and strategic goals. The annual report offers a comprehensive overview of achievements, challenges, and forward-looking plans.

There’s also the chance to explore key highlights from the year – reflecting on 2025’s defining moments, looking ahead to future priorities, and celebrating achievements across the organisation.

View the report and highlights
Annual Report Cover

Spotlight stories

RHS Grow app

RHS Retail and ‘no new peat’ plants

NHS wellbeing gardens

RHS Grow app

RHS Retail and ‘no new peat’ plants

NHS wellbeing gardens

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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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