Welcome
Welcome to The Mathers Foundation.
Established in 2019, the Foundation supports orchid conservation research and breeding. We have a dedicated site in West Sussex to house our ex-situ conservation work, which includes three of the UK’s National Plant Collections. The Foundation was recently awarded the Brickell Award by Plant Heritage for its conservation work.
Our Latest News
PUBLICATIONS AND UPDATES
Open Days and Events 2025
We are excited to announce that we have released details for our Open Days in 2025. Click above to view the dates.
The South African Orchid Journal
From an initial collection based around the Oncidiinae genera, the Foundation has expanded to include over 5,000 oncidiums and odontoglossums, 9,000 pleiones, 600 stanhopeas and 500 masdevallias, holding two of the UK’s national collections of orchids….. Click above to read more
Oncidium Catalogue 2024
We are delighted to announce that our Oncidium catalogue for 2024 is now available to view. Please click image above to view.
Stanhopea Collection
Please click above to see our Stanhopea Collection at the foundation. Please note that all pictures are copyright of @TheMathersFoundation.
Behind the Scenes with Jim
New episode released! Episode 4 – Insight into the Cymbidium collection Click above to view more.
Behind the Scenes with Jim
We are excited to announce that we have released a new video series with Jim titled ‘behind the scenes’ at the Mathers Foundation. Jim will be taking part in a new video series around the foundation. Click above for more details!