Corporate information

NIAB is a company limited by guarantee that is a registered charity charged with conducting operations to meet its charitable objectives.

A Board of Directors are the Trustees of the Charity and administer the Company. A Chief Executive is appointed by the directors to manage the day to day operations of the Company. 

Registered company number: England 03395389
Registered charity number: 1064230
Registered address:
NIAB
93 Lawrence Weaver Road
CAMBRIDGE
CB3 0LE

NIAB has three trading subsidiaries:

The Arable Group Limited and NIAB EMR (Registered Charity Number 1165055 , Company Number: 09894859) are related Charitable Companies.

National Institute of Agricultural Botany Trust

The National Institute of Agricultural Botany Trust is a registered charity which owns all the land and buildings used by NIAB. It has a specific object to support NIAB in the pursuit of its objects including the provision of land, facilities and financial support. The National Institute of Agricultural Botany Trust is administered by a Board of Trustees.

  • Registered Charity Number: 1144528
  • Company Number: 07823588

East Malling Trust

The East Malling Trust is a leading private funder of horticultural research in the UK, and is a strong supporter of NIAB at its East Malling site in Kent.

HM The Queen visited NIAB in July 2019

Our Patron

NIAB has enjoyed royal support from its foundation and is very proud that the late Queen, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was our patron over the entirety of her reign. The Royal patronage recognises the work NIAB does for national and international agriculture and commands respect worldwide.