4 August 2026
Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust
The Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust was established in 1970 by Barbara de Brye, Stanley Smith’s daughter, in recognition of his passion for plants and gardening. It’s purpose is to support horticultural projects for public benefit, mostly in the UK, through the provision of grants. The types of project supported include the creation, development and restoration of gardens, plant study field trips, publications, horticultural research and training. To date grants in excess of £3.2m have been given to over a thousand recipients.
Grants are normally awarded twice a year, in April and September (following application deadlines of 15 February and 15 August).
The maximum grant is £5,000 but some organisations only require modest sums and applicants are welcome to apply for grants of less than £500. Typical grants are usually in the range of £3,500- £5,000.