THE DEVON FARMERS' BENEVOLENT FUND
The objects of the charity incorporate the following:1) The relief of financial hardship among farmers in Devon2) The advancement of education of the public in agriculture (in Devon) by the provision of grants, including grants to promote research and to publish or otherwise disseminate the useful results of such research
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £633,879, driven by a net movement in funds of £52,755 which included significant investment gains. The charity reports no material matters of concern from its independent examination and maintains a surplus of unrestricted resources.
What the accounts disclose
“Investment income 35,587”
Trustees
- William Robert Newberychair
- MARK JOSEPH WEEKES
- Paul Frederick Griffith
- RICHARD MERVYN KALLAWAY
- THOMAS LESLIE HAMMETT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £45k | £11k |
| 30/11/2024 | £32k | £17k |
| 30/11/2023 | £13k | £13k |
| 30/11/2022 | £13k | £13k |
| 30/11/2021 | £11k | £19k |
Common questions
Is THE DEVON FARMERS' BENEVOLENT FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £633,879, driven by a net movement in funds of £52,755 which included significant investment gains. The charity reports no material matters of concern from its independent examination and maintains a surplus of unrestricted resources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.