DEAN FARM TRUST
The primary aim of the trust is to provide shelter, warmth, food and sanctuary to sick, ill treated and abused animals that have been subjected to factory farming or sport. It will also provide holistic respite to people with disabilities who may find it difficult to access mainstream facilities. it also aims to educate people in these issues and the importance of animal health and healthy eating.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £21,718 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £125,043 from £146,761 the previous year. The trustees confirmed the charity remains a going concern, citing the level of unrestricted reserves held and ongoing trustee support as justification for this conclusion.
What the accounts disclose
“J M Frankland and J Fry, trustees of Dean Farm Trust, are also directors of Dean Farm Animal Sanctuary. Dean Farm Trust rented land and buildings from Dean Farm Animal Sanctuary during the year. Rent is £20,000 per annum. All rent was paid within the year, and £nil was owed to Dean Farm Animal Sanctuary at 31 March 2025 (2024: £20,000). The land and buildings were sold to an independent landlord in December 2024 and Dean Farm Trust will continue to lease them under the same agreement. There are not expected to be any further transactions with Dean Farm Animal Sanctuary.” — page 22
“J M Frankland and J Fry, trustees of Dean Farm Trust, are also directors of Dean Healthcare South West Ltd. During the year Dean Healthcare South West Ltd made donations of £nil (2024: £62,000) to Dean Farm Trust.” — page 22
“J M Frankland and J Fry, trustees of Dean Farm Trust, are also directors of Dean Farm Animal Sanctuary. Dean Farm Trust rented land and buildings from Dean Farm Animal Sanctuary during the year. Rent is £20,000 per annum. All rent was paid within the year, and £nil was owed to Dean Farm Animal Sanctuary at 31 March 2025 (2024: £20,000). The land and buildings were sold to an independent landlord in December 2024 and Dean Farm Trust will continue to lease them under the same agreement. There are not expected to be any further transactions with Dean Farm Animal Sanctuary.” — page 22
“J M Frankland and J Fry, trustees of Dean Farm Trust, are also directors of Dean Healthcare South West Ltd. During the year Dean Healthcare South West Ltd made donations of £nil (2024: £62,000) to Dean Farm Trust.” — page 22
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- MARY FRANKLAND
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £284k | £316k |
| 31/03/2024 | £326k | £298k |
| 31/03/2023 | £279k | £315k |
| 31/03/2022 | £297k | £292k |
| 31/03/2021 | £290k | £227k |
Common questions
Is DEAN FARM TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £21,718 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £125,043 from £146,761 the previous year. The trustees confirmed the charity remains a going concern, citing the level of unrestricted reserves held and ongoing trustee support as justification for this conclusion. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DEAN FARM TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DEAN FARM TRUST as a grant recipient include MOONDANCE FOUNDATION, MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST, M J CAMP CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE JENOUR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £27k | |
| MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | assistance with running costs |
| M J CAMP CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| M J CAMP CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE JENOUR FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k | |
| MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | assistance with running costs |
| THE JENOUR FOUNDATION | FY2026 | — |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 2 | £74k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £193k |
| THE JOAN LYNETTE DALTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £155k |
| THE AURORA TRUST | 1 | £144k |
| JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| RICHER SOUNDS FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| THE ALA GREEN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE SERTH AND GATES CHARITY | 1 | £50k |
Charities like this
- REAL FARMING TRUST
- MANOR FARM CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE CHILDREN'S ADVENTURE FARM TRUST LTD
- THE JOSEPH AND ANNIE CATTLE TRUST
- THE SHALLOWFORD TRUST
- MILLENNIUM FARM TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEAN FARM TRUST | £284k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REAL FARMING TRUST | £930k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| MANOR FARM CHARITABLE TRUST | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHILDREN'S ADVENTURE FARM TRUST LTD | £1.2m | £70,000 - £80,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE JOSEPH AND ANNIE CATTLE TRUST | £370k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SHALLOWFORD TRUST | £275k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |