THE FARMERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE FUND
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that net assets stood at £5,743,854, including heritage assets valued at £265,950. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £736,085 for the year, driven by incoming resources ahead of budget and significant gains on investments and property revaluation. The trustees consider the current level of reserves consistent with their aim to maintain sufficient funds for ongoing educational programmes.
What the accounts disclose
“It aims to maintain sufficient reserves to be able to continue its programme of education, notwithstanding fluctuations in course income and expenditure. The Trustee considers the current level of reserves as consistent with this aim.” — page 8
“The Worshipful Company of Farmers paid £5,107 (2024: £1,549) on behalf of the charity during the year. The Worshipful Company of Farmers also received £27,735 (2024: £34,449) on behalf of the Charity during the year under review. At 30th September 2025 the Fund was owed £36,330 by The Worshipful Company of Farmers (2024: £28,228) in respect of payments made by the Charity on behalf of The Worshipful Company of Farmers.” — page 21
“Cloth Street Landlords is the name given to the joint venture between the Charity and The Worshipful Company of Fletchers, which jointly owns and lets the property at 3 Cloth Street, London. At the year-end the Charity owed Cloth Street Landlords £5,783 (2024: £8,264).” — page 21
“The Worshipful Company of Farmers paid £5,107 (2024: £1,549) on behalf of the charity during the year. The Worshipful Company of Farmers also received £27,735 (2024: £34,449) on behalf of the Charity during the year under review. At 30th September 2025 the Fund was owed £36,330 by The Worshipful Company of Farmers (2024: £28,228) in respect of payments made by the Charity on behalf of The Worshipful Company of Farmers.” — page 21
“Cloth Street Landlords is the name given to the joint venture between the Charity and The Worshipful Company of Fletchers, which jointly owns and lets the property at 3 Cloth Street, London. At the year-end the Charity owed Cloth Street Landlords £5,783 (2024: £8,264).” — page 21
Funders the charity credits
- Savills Agribusiness
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/11/2014)
Trustees
- THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF FARMERS TRUSTEE COMPANY LIMITED
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £318k | £269k |
| 30/09/2024 | £295k | £202k |
| 30/09/2023 | £249k | £181k |
| 30/09/2022 | £239k | £183k |
| 30/09/2021 | £222k | £158k |
Common questions
Is THE FARMERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE FUND financially healthy?
The accounts state that net assets stood at £5,743,854, including heritage assets valued at £265,950. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £736,085 for the year, driven by incoming resources ahead of budget and significant gains on investments and property revaluation. The trustees consider the current level of reserves consistent with their aim to maintain sufficient funds for ongoing educational programmes. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Wenn Townsend.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE AURORA TRUST | 1 | £87k |
| JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| THE MARK LEONARD TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE A TEAM FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £20k |