THE NEST FARMS
The Nest offers day placements to teenagers and young adults up to the age of 25. Our young people are involved in all aspects of running the farm; gaining new skills, increasing in confidence, and spending vital time away from the pressures of everyday life, all with the help and guidance of our staff and volunteers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £15,130 and total funds of £54,017. However, free reserves were significantly below the trustees' stated policy target, standing at £5,802 against a desired range of £40,000 to £80,000. The trustees noted that while resources are adequate for the foreseeable future, the low reserve level requires ongoing expenditure control and funding availability for site development.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure, which would be between approximately £40,000 to £80,000 based on current expenditure levels.” — page 5
“The trustees recognise that free reserves are relatively low, being £5,802 at the year-end, however ongoing expenditure is kept under close control, cash flow is regularly monitored, and the continued development of the site is carried out only when funding is available.” — page 5
Trustees
- Stephen Yappchair
- Dr Beth Mosley MBE
- Dr Daniel Leonard James Poulter
- Georgina Ann Dawn Chittock-Nash
- Helen Rebecca Porter
- James Tuckwell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £178k | £163k |
| 30/09/2024 | £106k | £94k |
| 30/09/2023 | £47k | £20k |
Common questions
Is THE NEST FARMS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £15,130 and total funds of £54,017. However, free reserves were significantly below the trustees' stated policy target, standing at £5,802 against a desired range of £40,000 to £80,000. The trustees noted that while resources are adequate for the foreseeable future, the low reserve level requires ongoing expenditure control and funding availability for site development. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE NEST FARMS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE NEST FARMS as a grant recipient include TIM WHITE'S COUNTRYWIDE FOUNDATION, CLAN TRUST LIMITED, THE MILLS CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIM WHITE'S COUNTRYWIDE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | to improve their fruit cages and additional plants for their poly tunnel |
| CLAN TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £5k | |
| CLAN TRUST LIMITED | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE MILLS CHARITY | FY2026 | £1k | Grants - General Benefit |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/04/2025 | £20k | Expanding Service Provision at The Nest Farms 2025-2026 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/08/2023 | £10k | Establishing our Care Farm |