LARKRISE COMMUNITY FARM
Education of local people and those with a learning or physical disability or who are socially or economically disadvantaged in agriculture and animal welfare, including education in farming, horticulture, conservation, basic maths, and communication skills and training in horse riding, including carriage driving and horsemanship. Registered for Riding for the Disabled.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a deficit of £10,979 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a deficit of £8,265 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £262,888, which represents approximately 12 months of running costs. The trustees consider this level of reserves to be appropriate to mitigate risks such as sudden restrictions in income.
What the accounts disclose
“Free reserves (unrestricted and undesignated funds not represented by fixed assets) stood at £262,888 at the year end. This represents approximately 12 months of running costs, which the Trustees consider to be appropriate”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/07/2024)
Trustees
- Jane Sara Wallischair
- Alan Benson
- Alison Rasey
- Catherine Kavanagh
- David James Finch
- Katie Elizabeth Vooght
- Richard Green
- SARAH MARGARET CREED
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £300k | £311k |
| 31/03/2024 | £278k | £286k |
| 31/03/2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31/03/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is LARKRISE COMMUNITY FARM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a deficit of £10,979 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a deficit of £8,265 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £262,888, which represents approximately 12 months of running costs. The trustees consider this level of reserves to be appropriate to mitigate risks such as sudden restrictions in income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LARKRISE COMMUNITY FARM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LARKRISE COMMUNITY FARM as a grant recipient include ST. JAMES TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST. JAMES TRUST | FY2022 | £750 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 05/06/2020 | £1k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/11/2006 | £4k | "The 'Green Fingers' Project Will Help Young People With Special Needs To Look After And Maintain A Small Garden Plot Where They Can Grow The" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/11/2006 | £4k | Green Fingers |