DARTINGTON CATTLE BREEDING TRUST
To improve the quality and health of livestock in Great Britain for the benefit of the public by furthering research, disseminating the useful results of research, supporting new entrants to livestock farming and others developing their livestock enterprises and otherwise furthering education in livestock breeding, animal husbandry and related subjects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £5,353,493 at the year end, representing a net increase from the previous year. The charity maintains these reserves to meet approved grant applications and fund future research work, with no stated policy target for a specific reserve level. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable regulations.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- DAVID JOHN ANNINGchair
- ANGUS NEIL COTTEY
- Elizabeth Frances Priest
- Michael Peter Roberts
- PETER COURTENAY SMERDON
- RACHEL HELEN KNOWLES
- RICHARD JAMES SIBLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £250k | £203k |
| 31/03/2024 | £218k | £180k |
| 31/03/2023 | £208k | £133k |
| 31/03/2022 | £180k | £124k |
| 31/03/2021 | £161k | £103k |
Common questions
Is DARTINGTON CATTLE BREEDING TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £5,353,493 at the year end, representing a net increase from the previous year. The charity maintains these reserves to meet approved grant applications and fund future research work, with no stated policy target for a specific reserve level. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable regulations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE AURORA TRUST | 1 | £144k |
| JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| THE MARK LEONARD TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE A TEAM FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £29k |
| THE CENTRE FOR AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 1 | £9k |
Charities like this
- THE BRITISH BLUE CATTLE SOCIETY
- DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS' SOCIETY
- THE BRITISH LIMOUSIN CATTLE SOCIETY LIMITED
- RUTLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
- DARTINGTON RECREATION ASSOCIATION
- REAL FARMING TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DARTINGTON CATTLE BREEDING TRUST | £250k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH BLUE CATTLE SOCIETY | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS' SOCIETY | £107k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH LIMOUSIN CATTLE SOCIETY LIMITED | £1.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| RUTLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | £417k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DARTINGTON RECREATION ASSOCIATION | £158k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |