SUSAN'S FARM CIO
Transforming the lives of children and vulnerable people in our community through vocational farming activity by - engaging people in purposeful, educational, land-based and horticultural activities on a working organic farm- offering real work; rearing farm animals, growing horticultural produce and cooking nutritious food- connecting people to develop their life skills and capacity
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus for the year ended 30 April 2025, with total unrestricted free reserves increasing to £297,820. The trustees report that finances considerably improved due to efforts to secure multi-year grants, although some funding relied on a larger one-year grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation. The charity maintains a robust cash position with £203,290 at bank and in hand.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustee Julia Aglionby is part owner of some of the land leased to Susan’s Farm ClO. The land is let at a peppercorn rent to the charity with no beneficial gain to the Trustee and leases are reviewed by the independent Chair of the Trustees.” — page 9
Trustees
- Claire Ann Lynn
- Dr Julia Aglionby
- John Frank Whittle
- Samantha Claire McAlister
- Tazeem Abbas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £310k | £269k |
| 30/04/2024 | £256k | £242k |
| 30/04/2023 | £194k | £185k |
| 30/04/2022 | £167k | £192k |
| 30/04/2021 | £134k | £167k |
Common questions
Is SUSAN'S FARM CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus for the year ended 30 April 2025, with total unrestricted free reserves increasing to £297,820. The trustees report that finances considerably improved due to efforts to secure multi-year grants, although some funding relied on a larger one-year grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation. The charity maintains a robust cash position with £203,290 at bank and in hand. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SUSAN'S FARM CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SUSAN'S FARM CIO as a grant recipient include FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST, CLA CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £37k | |
| CLA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/06/2024 | £181k | Susan's Farm: Core Funding Support |