THE FRANK PARKINSON AGRICULTURAL TRUST
The Trust makes grants to charities and other bodies for the improvement and welfare of British agriculture.
Objects
PRIMARILY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND WELFARE OF BRITISH AGRICULTURE. (FOR DETAILS PLEASE SEE THE TRUST DEED).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £1,742,741, driven by significant net investment gains of £238,504. The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £44,319, which the Trustees consider adequate for fulfilling grant-making activities. The financial position is described as satisfactory with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have decided that it is not necessary to hold substantial cash reserves, because they do not have any long term commitments and, if necessary, the investments in the Endowment Fund can be made available to meet any future expenditure.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER PAUL BOURCHIERchair
- ALASTAIR CHARLES MORRISON
- DAVID GARDNER
- Nicholas Francis Dee
- Professor Liam Archibald Sinclair
- Victoria Sophie Robinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £90k | £76k |
| 31/12/2024 | £84k | £55k |
| 31/12/2023 | £78k | £59k |
| 31/12/2022 | £73k | £43k |
| 31/12/2021 | £66k | £54k |
Common questions
Is THE FRANK PARKINSON AGRICULTURAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £1,742,741, driven by significant net investment gains of £238,504. The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £44,319, which the Trustees consider adequate for fulfilling grant-making activities. The financial position is described as satisfactory with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.