THE SHALLOWFORD TRUST
Registered charity 1105186 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SHALLOWFORD FARM TRUST
The charity runs a farm in the heart of Dartmoor to which it organises visits, historically disadvantaged children from London, but increasingly youth from Devon and the South West to experience life and work on a farm. The trustees hope their visitors will gain greater knowledge of the wider created order and a Christian understanding of it, responsibility and care for the environment.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £2,657,089, which significantly exceeds the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £180,000. Although the charity reported a net movement in funds of £(28,881) for the year, the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding going concern and that resources are adequate for the foreseeable future.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: £180,000 (held: £2.7m)
“The Trustees have decided that the Charity should hold free reserves of £180,000, to cover three years net deficit before income and expenditure become broadly aligned.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: 22
“During the year, income of £7,083 (2024: £6,329) was received from Providence House Youth Club, a charity for which R Musgrave, a Trustee of The Shallowford Trust, is a Trustee. The income related to residential visits to East Shallowford Farm.” — page 31
“During the year, the Charity made purchases from J R Dracup, a Trustee, his close family and business, totalling £58,865 (2024: £26,399) for farm and building management. At the year end, a balance of £8,204 (2024: £5,359) was owed by the Charity.” — page 31
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: 22
“During the year, income of £7,083 (2024: £6,329) was received from Providence House Youth Club, a charity for which R Musgrave, a Trustee of The Shallowford Trust, is a Trustee. The income related to residential visits to East Shallowford Farm.” — page 31
“During the year, the Charity made purchases from J R Dracup, a Trustee, his close family and business, totalling £58,865 (2024: £26,399) for farm and building management. At the year end, a balance of £8,204 (2024: £5,359) was owed by the Charity.” — page 31
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: 22
“During the year, income of £7,083 (2024: £6,329) was received from Providence House Youth Club, a charity for which R Musgrave, a Trustee of The Shallowford Trust, is a Trustee. The income related to residential visits to East Shallowford Farm.” — page 31
“During the year, the Charity made purchases from J R Dracup, a Trustee, his close family and business, totalling £58,865 (2024: £26,399) for farm and building management. At the year end, a balance of £8,204 (2024: £5,359) was owed by the Charity.” — page 31
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: 22
“During the year, income of £7,083 (2024: £6,329) was received from Providence House Youth Club, a charity for which R Musgrave, a Trustee of The Shallowford Trust, is a Trustee. The income related to residential visits to East Shallowford Farm.” — page 31
“During the year, the Charity made purchases from J R Dracup, a Trustee, his close family and business, totalling £58,865 (2024: £26,399) for farm and building management. At the year end, a balance of £8,204 (2024: £5,359) was owed by the Charity.” — page 31
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development — “The East Shallowford Farm Development Project: Conversion of East Shallowford’s Barn into accomodation for up to 27 people. In part funded b…” (source page)
Property (HM Land Registry)
4 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (4 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Devon
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE SHALLOWFORD TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £2,657,089, which significantly exceeds the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £180,000. Although the charity reported a net movement in funds of £(28,881) for the year, the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding going concern and that resources are adequate for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SHALLOWFORD TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SHALLOWFORD TRUST as a grant recipient include THE ALA GREEN CHARITABLE TRUST, THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION, THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, CLA CHARITABLE TRUST, THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST.
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