DIRT - THE FOUNDATION FOR THE REGENERATION OF EARTH
DIRT works toward regenerating soils that have been degraded by conventional agriculture and mining. Dirt's aim is to increase soil fertility, biodiversity, community wellness, water retention and absorption, greenhouse gas sequestration and educate about health land management including bio-dynamic farming.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity raised £153,440 and spent £147,519 during the period, resulting in a net surplus. The trustees report that the charity does not hold reserves, distributing funds immediately to pay the team or send grants to farming projects. The charity identifies securing funds for core costs as a principal risk due to competition from immediate global crises.
What the accounts disclose
“£37,595 was received from brand partners through one-off sponsorship contributions to the charity.”
“The charity does not hold reserves, when the charity receives a donation the money immediately is distributed to pay the team and/or is sent to farming projects as a grant.”
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 13032859
Funders the charity credits
- 1% For The Planet
Company officers (Companies House)
- SAXTON, Isabelle Alice on trustee list
- MUSE, Arizona on trustee list
Trustees
- Arizona Waterhouse Musechair
- Craig Cohon
- Isabelle Saxton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/03/2025 | £154k | £148k |
| 30/03/2024 | £114k | £129k |
| 30/03/2023 | £154k | £137k |
Common questions
Is DIRT - THE FOUNDATION FOR THE REGENERATION OF EARTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity raised £153,440 and spent £147,519 during the period, resulting in a net surplus. The trustees report that the charity does not hold reserves, distributing funds immediately to pay the team or send grants to farming projects. The charity identifies securing funds for core costs as a principal risk due to competition from immediate global crises.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ASPEN TRUST | 1 | £1.3m |
| SOCIETE GENERALE UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £650k |
| LAWES AGRICULTURAL TRUST | 1 | £593k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £390k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £85k |
| BRCK Foundation | 1 | £45k |
| CLAN TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £31k |
| THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- THE GOOD SOIL TRUST
- BRITISH SOCIETY OF SOIL SCIENCE
- BE THE EARTH FOUNDATION
- THE SOIL ASSOCIATION LAND TRUST
- INITIATIVE EARTH
- EARTH TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRT - THE FOUNDATION FOR THE REGENERATION OF EARTH | £154k | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| THE GOOD SOIL TRUST | £185k | £28,492 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH SOCIETY OF SOIL SCIENCE | £712k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BE THE EARTH FOUNDATION | £2.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOIL ASSOCIATION LAND TRUST | £639k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| INITIATIVE EARTH | £375k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |