RHUBARB FARM
Rhubarb Farm provides a diverse range of therapeutic activities specifically designed for adults with support needs. Situated in Langwith, we assist individuals with learning and developmental disabilities, mental and physical health challenges, those not in employment, education, or training, individuals recovering from substance misuse, and older adults experiencing isolation.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY, INCLUDING PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO IMPROVE WELLBEING.FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLAUSE ÆSOCIALLY EXCLUDEDÆ MEANS BEING EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF ONE OF MORE OF THE FOLLOWING FACTORS: UNEMPLOYMENT; FINANCIAL HARDSHIP; YOUTH OR OLD AGE; ILL HEALTH (PHYSICAL OR MENTAL); SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR DEPENDENCY INCLUDING ALCOHOL AND DRUGS; DISCRIMINATION ON THE GROUNDS OF SEX, RACE, DISABILITY (LEARNING AND/OR PHYSICAL), ETHNIC ORIGIN, RELIGION, BELIEF, CREED, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER RE-ASSIGNMENT; POOR EDUCATIONAL OR SKILLS ATTAINMENT; RELATIONSHIP AND FAMILY BREAKDOWN (INCLUDING DOMESTIC ABUSE); POOR HOUSING (THAT IS HOUSING THAT DOES NOT MEET BASIC HABITABLE STANDARDS; CRIME (EITHER AS A VICTIM OF CRIME OR AS AN OFFENDER REHABILITATING INTO SOCIETY).
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 5
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 4
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2022
- Volunteers: 10
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 4 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/12/2021 (received 15/11/2022, 15 days after the 31/10/2022 due date).
1 further annual return is past its due date with no recorded received date (Charity Commission register).
Trustees
- Gareth Dillonchair
- David Scarle
- Helen Heath
- John Beazer
- Rebecca Dermody-Simmons
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | — | — |
| 31/12/2024 | £5k | £8k |
| 31/12/2023 | £21k | £2k |
| 31/12/2022 | £41k | £1 |
| 31/12/2021 | £31k | £1 |
Common questions
Who funds RHUBARB FARM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RHUBARB FARM as a grant recipient include BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | Equipment and materials for this charity's therapeutic horticultural activities. |
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/07/2026 | £20k | The Third Space: Community Recovery & Belonging |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/11/2024 | £161k | BOLSOVER SOCIAL CIRCLES PLUS |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/06/2024 | £20k | HORTICULTURE HELP |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/03/2024 | £419k | BUDDIES PROGRESSION |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/04/2023 | £6k | RHUBARB RESTORATION |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/11/2021 | £10k | RHUBARB RECOVERY |