WEDMORE YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB
A Rural Youth movement for members aged 10-26 years. Members can gain confidence and recognised skills in public speaking, drama and entertainments, sports competitions, stockjudging and cattle showing/presentation, meetings and social events, fundraising. This is a member led organisation.
Objects
(A) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE, HOME CRAFTS, COUNTRY LIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS AND (B) IN THE INTERESTS OF THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF SUCH MEMBERS TO PROVIDE, AND PROMOTE THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS, BEING FACILITIES WHICH WILL IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE. FOR DETAILS SEE PARAGRAPH 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintains reserves of at least 50% of its annual turnover to ensure financial viability and support new projects. The trustees confirm that there are no funds materially in deficit. The charity is an unincorporated association with no paid staff, relying entirely on volunteer contributions.
What the accounts disclose
“The club’s fundraising activity is covered by a number of annual events. This year the club held the following fundraising events.” — page 7
“For these purposes the Charity will endeavour to maintain reserves which are at least 50% of its annual turnover.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Jack Williams
- Megan Hatch
- William Tucker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £28k | £34k |
| 31/08/2024 | £28k | £22k |
| 31/08/2023 | £24k | £22k |
| 31/08/2022 | £26k | £21k |
| 31/08/2021 | £630 | £4k |
Common questions
Is WEDMORE YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintains reserves of at least 50% of its annual turnover to ensure financial viability and support new projects. The trustees confirm that there are no funds materially in deficit. The charity is an unincorporated association with no paid staff, relying entirely on volunteer contributions.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- NORTH SOMERSET YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB
- YORKSHIRE FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS' CLUBS
- NEWPORT YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB
- HENLEY AND DISTRICT YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB
- WHITTINGTON AND OSWESTRY YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB
- SOMERSET FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS' CLUBS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEDMORE YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB | £28k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTH SOMERSET YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB | £42k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YORKSHIRE FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS' CLUBS | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWPORT YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB | £36k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HENLEY AND DISTRICT YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB | £39k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WHITTINGTON AND OSWESTRY YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB | £29k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |