SCRUBDITCH CARE FARM
We advance the education of adults and young people with learning difficulties, challenging behaviours, or mental health problems through the provision of training and experience in agriculture, horticulture and other related skills. We develop the capacity and skills of the beneficiaries so they are better able to identify and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £424,188, which exceeds the trustees' stated reserves policy target of nine months' running costs. The charity reported a net income surplus of £10,417 for the year, supported by diverse income streams including student fees, donations, and grants.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Nicholas Angus Mrchair
- Alison Beadle
- EMMA COSTLEY-WHITE
- Julian Paul Wraight
- Toby Yap
- Tristram Charnley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £197k | £187k |
| 31/03/2024 | £151k | £144k |
| 31/03/2023 | £230k | £117k |
| 31/03/2022 | £99k | £97k |
| 31/03/2021 | £118k | £76k |
Common questions
Is SCRUBDITCH CARE FARM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £424,188, which exceeds the trustees' stated reserves policy target of nine months' running costs. The charity reported a net income surplus of £10,417 for the year, supported by diverse income streams including student fees, donations, and grants. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SCRUBDITCH CARE FARM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SCRUBDITCH CARE FARM as a grant recipient include THE SUMMERFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED, THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST, LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SUMMERFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £8k | Arts, museums and built heritage |
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | People with disabilities and health difficulties |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2025 | £5k | Disability |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BIBURY WITH WINSON AND BARNSLEY | FY2023 | £500 | |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £250 | |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £233 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/04/2026 | £20k | Horticulture for Wellbeing and Wildlife |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/03/2024 | £20k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/04/2019 | £3k | Feel Good Farming - Dementia Days |