DOWNS FARM TRUST
To relieve the suffering of unwanted, abandoned, mistreated and injured animals and to promote human behaviour towards animals and education of the public in relation to animal welfare.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £17,520 to £11,984 due to total incoming resources of £50,318 being exceeded by total expenditure of £55,854. The charity holds no defined-benefit pension scheme deficits and has no disclosed trading subsidiaries or material uncertainties regarding its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to hold reserves sufficient to meet the ongoing liabilities of the trust.” — page 4
Trustees
- Craig Michael Ellis
- GEORGE PURDIE
- NEALE ANDREW JACKSON
- NICOLA JANE JACKSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £45k | £47k |
| 31/10/2024 | £50k | £56k |
| 31/10/2023 | £46k | £44k |
| 31/10/2022 | £33k | £41k |
| 31/10/2021 | £16k | £23k |
Common questions
Is DOWNS FARM TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £17,520 to £11,984 due to total incoming resources of £50,318 being exceeded by total expenditure of £55,854. The charity holds no defined-benefit pension scheme deficits and has no disclosed trading subsidiaries or material uncertainties regarding its going concern status. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.