COBTREE YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB
Part of the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs for the furtherance of young peoples knowledge of Farming and the Countryside. All inclusive policy for young people to meet socially and compete with like-minded organisations with a rural remit.
Objects
A) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE, HOME CRAFTS, COUNTRY LIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS ANDB) IN THE INTERESTS OF THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF SUCH MEMBERS TO PROVIDE, AND PROMOTE THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS, BEING FACILITIES WHICH WILL IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE AND WILL ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR SPIRITUAL AND MENTAL CAPACITIES, SELF-RELIANCE AND INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY SO THAT THEY MAY GROW TO FULL MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £12,536.15 against total income of £38,701.44. The trustees report no concerns regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing regular income and experienced leadership.
What the accounts disclose
“Members donations, Grant funding from local trusts and societies.”
“the club aims to keep a small reserve to enable the club to continue for at least 6 months through any period of uncertainty”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Volunteers: 12
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Volunteers: 9
- Government income: £10,000 — grants £10,000 (1); 26% of the £37,870 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Volunteers: 5
Trustees
- Andrew Wilde
- COLIN ROBERT LEGGAT
- Dena Vanessa Blake
- Jill Darby
- Mark Johnson
- Philip David Loveland
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £73k | £58k |
| 31/08/2024 | £38k | £31k |
| 31/08/2023 | £46k | £46k |
| 31/08/2022 | £37k | £40k |
| 31/08/2021 | £29k | £36k |
Common questions
Is COBTREE YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £12,536.15 against total income of £38,701.44. The trustees report no concerns regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing regular income and experienced leadership.
Who funds COBTREE YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COBTREE YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB as a grant recipient include EDENBRIDGE AND OXTED AGRICULTURAL SHOW.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDENBRIDGE AND OXTED AGRICULTURAL SHOW | FY2023 | £1k | |
| EDENBRIDGE AND OXTED AGRICULTURAL SHOW | FY2024 | £1k | |
| EDENBRIDGE AND OXTED AGRICULTURAL SHOW | FY2022 | £500 | |
| EDENBRIDGE AND OXTED AGRICULTURAL SHOW | FY2021 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/07/2005 | £600 | VE Day Celebrations/ Carinval Float |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CLAN TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £500 |
Charities like this
- WYMONDHAM AND DISTRICT YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB
- MONTGOMERY YOUNG FARMERS CLUBS
- DOWNHAM MARKET YOUNG FARMERS CLUB
- LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS' CLUBS
- HENLEY AND DISTRICT YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB
- THE OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS' CLUBS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COBTREE YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB | £73k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WYMONDHAM AND DISTRICT YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB | £36k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MONTGOMERY YOUNG FARMERS CLUBS | £228k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DOWNHAM MARKET YOUNG FARMERS CLUB | £42k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS' CLUBS | £140k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HENLEY AND DISTRICT YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB | £39k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |