MARKET FIELD FARM
Further work skills and creating employment for young people with special educational needs and autism. Undertaking conservation, gardening and horticulture activities in our local area.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £83,995, well above the trustees' stated policy target of £3,500. The trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern, noting that overheads have been reduced to ensure sufficient reserves to deal with fluctuations in work levels.
What the accounts disclose
“Generally, the Trustees aim to have £3,500 in cash reserves.” — page 6
Trustees
- David Bullock
- Elizabeth Kuti
- Gary Smith OBE
- Jennifer Rudkins
- Joanna Matthias
- Miranda Andras
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | £100k | £45k |
| 28/02/2025 | £84k | £55k |
| 29/02/2024 | £72k | £94k |
| 28/02/2023 | £102k | £85k |
| 28/02/2022 | £41k | £22k |
Common questions
Is MARKET FIELD FARM financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £83,995, well above the trustees' stated policy target of £3,500. The trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern, noting that overheads have been reduced to ensure sufficient reserves to deal with fluctuations in work levels. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MARKET FIELD FARM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MARKET FIELD FARM as a grant recipient include THE TREE COUNCIL, CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST, MATTHEW GOOD FOUNDATION, THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE TREE COUNCIL | FY2025 | £15k | Provide young adults with learning needs the opportunity to grow trees in Colchester |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| MATTHEW GOOD FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £4k | |
| THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| MATTHEW GOOD FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/12/2025 | £54k | Keep Market Field Grows on track with a tipper truck.. |
| Postcode Lottery | 28/04/2025 | £23k | Unrestricted Funding |