JAMIE'S FARM
Jamie's Farm transforms the lives of vulnerable children between the ages of 10-16 by working closely with our partner schools, providing a combination of 'farming, family and therapy' through a unique residential and follow-up programme. We re-engage children with educational life and enable them to fulfil their potential both in school and the wider social setting.
Latest income
£8.1m
Latest spending
£5.2m
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,306,120, which is above its stated policy target of three months of essential running costs (£1,005,000). The charity reported a net unrestricted income surplus of £787,794, significantly aided by a £625,026 gain on the disposal of fixed assets, while operational fundraising income was £1,279,121.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Remuneration paid to Co-CEO's mother
“The mother of the Co-Chief Executive Officer, Jamie Feilden, is a psychotherapist employed by the charity and has received remuneration in the year amounting to £49,878 (2024: £45,688). Mark Roper made a loan to the charity of £500,000 towards the purchase of Lower Shockerwick Farm. Mr Roper also serves as a trustee of Jamie's Farm. Roderick James was reimbursed expenses in the sum of £943 relating to the Monmouth Cabin furnishing.” — page 44
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "below" (FY2024) to "above" (FY2025).
In the news
- AgencyUK names Jamie’s Farm as its new charity of the year after completing One25 pro bono partnership
- Miss Jamie’s Farm at Burr Ridge Village Center
- 22-year-old completes 320-mile charity walk in Craven for life-changing Jamie's Farm
- Monmouthshire man embarks on 230 mile walk for Jamie's Farm
- How Sims Hilditch helped spruce up a Cotswolds farmhouse for children's charity Jamie's Farm
- In pictures: Queen visits Plumpton Racecourse for Jamie’s Farm Raceday
- Jamie's Farm Skipton gets permission for visitor accommodation
- How Jamie’s Farm Turned Dorm-Room Granola Into a National Brand
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Jamie Feilden — Founder and Co-CEO
- Tish Feilden — Director of Therapeutic Education
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 28/02/2026)
Total income
£8.1m
Total spending
£5.2m
Cost of raising funds
£429k
Reserves (reported)
£1.1m
Employees
69
Trustees
- Philip Percivalchair
- Flavian Obiero
- MARK ROPER
- Rebecca Boomer-Clark
- Sarah Elizabeth Brennan
- Sian Parry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | £8.1m | £5.2m |
| 28/02/2025 | £5.9m | £4.5m |
| 29/02/2024 | £5.2m | £4.0m |
| 28/02/2023 | £3.8m | £3.3m |
| 28/02/2022 | £3.1m | £2.9m |
Common questions
Is JAMIE'S FARM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,306,120, which is above its stated policy target of three months of essential running costs (£1,005,000). The charity reported a net unrestricted income surplus of £787,794, significantly aided by a £625,026 gain on the disposal of fixed assets, while operational fundraising income was £1,279,121. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
Who funds JAMIE'S FARM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JAMIE'S FARM as a grant recipient include THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION, SOCIAL BUSINESS TRUST, GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION, PRISM THE GIFT FUND, ST. JAMES'S PLACE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Shared trustees with funders
- MARK ROPER — trustee here and at THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £499k | Education attainment |
| SOCIAL BUSINESS TRUST | FY2025 | £455k | |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £250k | Welfare |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | FY2024 | £223k | Good Health and Well-Being |
| ST. JAMES'S PLACE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £150k | |
| THE RAYNE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £120k | Spreading our Approach |
| THE CRUCIBLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £112k | |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | FY2024 | £105k | Jamie’s Farm core funding |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £100k | Funding supports 30 residential visits from schools and alternative provisions in WF’s target areas. |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £100k | Funding for 30 residential visits from schools and alternative provisions in WF’s target areas, enabling Jamie’s Farm to deliver key elements of their strategic |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £100k | Funding for 30 residential visits from schools and alternative provisions in WF’s target areas, enabling Jamie’s Farm to deliver key elements of their strategic |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £100k | Towards the development of equine facilities for therapeutic horse work at Lower Shockerwick Farm (spend out grant). |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £100k | Funding for 30 residential visits from schools and alternative provisions in WF’s target areas, enabling Jamie’s Farm to deliver key elements of their strategic |
| SOCIAL BUSINESS TRUST | FY2024 | £62k | |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | FY2025 | £56k | |
| THE CRUCIBLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £50k | |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | FY2022 | £50k | |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | FY2024 | £31k | |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | FY2022 | £30k | Towards core costs. |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | FY2022 | £30k | Core costs of residential programmes |
| THE INNHOLDERS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £25k | First tranche of a new three-year grant towards the costs of a Lead Food and Garden specialist |
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | FY2024 | £25k | |
| THE INNHOLDERS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £25k | Lead Food and Garden Specialist |
| THE INNHOLDERS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £25k | Third tranche of a three-year grant towards rental costs of a fourth farm in Lewes |
| THE INNHOLDERS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £25k | second tranche of a new three-year grant towards the costs of their Lead Food and Garden specialist |
| THE DILKES FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £20k | For 12-months to support core costs. |
| Fight for Sight | FY2024 | £20k | Community grant |
| THE DILKES FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2026 | £20k | For 12-months to support core costs. Jamie’s Farm delivers a five-day residential on one of five working farms for young people at risk of exclusion or experien |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £19k | Towards salary costs of Jamie’s Farm Lewes’ Horse Specialist for two years. |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | FY2022 | £19k | Health and Social Welfare Covid-19 Revenue Support grants. |
| THE HUGH SYMONS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £15k | Health and Welfare |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £15k | |
| THE BLAGRAVE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | Increasing civil society's accountability to young people |
| THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £10k | |
| THE PORTRACK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE PORTRACK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE PORTRACK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE MARTIN SMITH FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £8k | |
| CLA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £7k | |
| CLA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £7k | |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £6k | |
| CLA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Education and Training |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Place | 01/12/2025 | £20k | Grant to Jamie's Farm |
| Greenwood Place | 01/12/2025 | £30k | Grant to Jamie's Farm |
| Greenwood Place | 01/10/2025 | £10k | Grant to Jamie's Farm |
| Greenwood Place | 01/08/2025 | £50k | Grant to Jamie's Farm |
| Greenwood Place | 01/07/2025 | £200k | Grant to Jamie's Farm |
| Greenwood Place | 01/05/2025 | £75k | Grant to Jamie's Farm |
| Greenwood Place | 01/03/2025 | £15k | Grant to Jamie's Farm |
| Greenwood Place | 01/01/2025 | £25k | Grant to Jamie's Farm |
| Greenwood Place | 01/09/2024 | £20k | Grant to Jamie's Farm |
| Greenwood Place | 01/05/2024 | £60k | Grant to Jamie's Farm |
| Greenwood Place | 01/12/2023 | £25k | Grant to Jamie's Farm |
| Greenwood Place | 01/08/2023 | £100k | Grant to Jamie's Farm |
| Greenwood Place | 01/06/2022 | £50k | Grant to Jamie's Farm |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £22k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 3 | £15k |
| THE AURORA TRUST | 2 | £210k |
| JOHNNIE JOHNSON TRUST | 2 | £29k |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £25k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 2 | £24k |
| THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY | 2 | £24k |
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | 2 | £17k |
Charities like this
- FARMS FOR CITY CHILDREN LIMITED
- THE CHILDREN'S ADVENTURE FARM TRUST LTD
- HOME FARM CHILDREN'S NURSERY
- LEEDS CHILDREN'S CHARITY AT LINEHAM FARM
- PATHWAYS CARE FARM
- THE COUNTRY TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMIE'S FARM | £8.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| FARMS FOR CITY CHILDREN LIMITED | £2.7m | £60,000 - £70,000 | 1 | within | 28.8% | no doubt |
| THE CHILDREN'S ADVENTURE FARM TRUST LTD | £1.2m | £70,000 - £80,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOME FARM CHILDREN'S NURSERY | £631k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| LEEDS CHILDREN'S CHARITY AT LINEHAM FARM | £645k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| PATHWAYS CARE FARM | £462k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |