FARM URBAN
We undertake research in and to advance the education of the public in the protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment by the promotion of sustainable development of urban food production and promote for the benefit of the public, the protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment by the sustainable development techniques for urban food production.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £22,910 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted funds of £34,767. Per the trustees' report, the financial performance was considered satisfactory, and the charity maintains a reserves policy target of three months' running costs. The charity is subject to independent examination rather than audit, with no material uncertainties or governance issues disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity strives to retain reserves at a level sufficient to cover three months’ running costs at current levels, in line with Charity Commission guidance.”
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority | LCR Circular Economy Education for Educators | 07/07/2026 | £47k |
| Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority | LCR PRIMARY SCHOOL WASTE EDUCATION PROJECT | 03/10/2025 | £50k |
Trustees
- ALEXANDER PROBYNchair
- Dr MATTHEW LEE MURPHY
- NICHOLAS PAUL LLOYD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £143k | £121k |
| 31/12/2024 | £172k | £172k |
| 31/12/2023 | £50k | £44k |
| 31/12/2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31/12/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is FARM URBAN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £22,910 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted funds of £34,767. Per the trustees' report, the financial performance was considered satisfactory, and the charity maintains a reserves policy target of three months' running costs. The charity is subject to independent examination rather than audit, with no material uncertainties or governance issues disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 11/05/2023 | £4k | Developing innovative lighting regimes for nutritionally-optimised hyper-local living greens for Alder Hey Hospital patients |
| UK government | 28/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |