HADLEIGH FARMERS' AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION
Latest income
£323k
Latest spending
£331k
Registered
1986
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £518,039, which the trustees maintain in excess of their policy target of one year's charitable expenditure. The charity reported a net surplus for the year driven by investment gains, and the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: one year's charitable expenditure excluding donations (held: £518k)
“In addition it is the Association's policy to maintain freely available reserves equivalent to one year's charitable expenditure excluding donations.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Bookkeeping fees paid to Heathpatch Limited, a company where trustees J K Buckle, C P Course and G D Westwood are directors.
“Bookkeeping fees of £1,800 (2024: £1,500) were paid to Heathpatch Limited. Trustees, J K Buckle, C P Course and G D Westwood are directors of Heathpatch Limited.” — page 19
“Donations of £2,000 (2024: £2,240) were paid to Inspire Suffolk Ltd, J K Buckle is a director of Inspire Suffolk Ltd.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations paid to Inspire Suffolk Ltd, where trustee J K Buckle is a director.
“Bookkeeping fees of £1,800 (2024: £1,500) were paid to Heathpatch Limited. Trustees, J K Buckle, C P Course and G D Westwood are directors of Heathpatch Limited.” — page 19
“Donations of £2,000 (2024: £2,240) were paid to Inspire Suffolk Ltd, J K Buckle is a director of Inspire Suffolk Ltd.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments to P R Gillies trading as Gillies Fencing.
“Bookkeeping fees of £1,800 (2024: £1,500) were paid to Heathpatch Limited. Trustees, J K Buckle, C P Course and G D Westwood are directors of Heathpatch Limited.” — page 19
“Donations of £2,000 (2024: £2,240) were paid to Inspire Suffolk Ltd, J K Buckle is a director of Inspire Suffolk Ltd.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments to Nedging Hall Estate Limited, where trustees C P Course and G D Westwood are directors.
“Bookkeeping fees of £1,800 (2024: £1,500) were paid to Heathpatch Limited. Trustees, J K Buckle, C P Course and G D Westwood are directors of Heathpatch Limited.” — page 19
“Donations of £2,000 (2024: £2,240) were paid to Inspire Suffolk Ltd, J K Buckle is a director of Inspire Suffolk Ltd.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- PAUL GILLIESchair
- Abigail Craske
- Angharad Binder
- CHARLES COURSE
- Cathal Micheal Maginn
- Craig Western
- George Westwood
- James Gadd
- James Harris
- James Timothy Batchelor-Wylam
- Jessica Louise Goudkuil
- Luke Gordon Burdall Goodchild
- Max Highland
- Michael Craske
- Oliver Pitt
- Olver Beckerlegge
- Ryan Steer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £323k | £331k |
| 31/07/2024 | £299k | £272k |
| 30/09/2023 | £278k | £258k |
| 30/09/2022 | £248k | £206k |
| 30/09/2021 | £22k | £43k |
Common questions
Is HADLEIGH FARMERS' AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £518,039, which the trustees maintain in excess of their policy target of one year's charitable expenditure. The charity reported a net surplus for the year driven by investment gains, and the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ALAN BOSWELL GROUP CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE RED SOCKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | 1 | £5k |
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £3k |