THE OXFORD FARMING CONFERENCE
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £29,583 for the year ended 28 February 2023, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £453,133. The trustees consider the conference remains financially strong and well placed to withstand economic pressures, noting that reserves substantially cover the working capital contingency for running the annual conference.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider that The Oxford Farming Conference should retain reserves of at least £400,000.” — page 4
“Provision of services by Directors or companies they are involved in, are received on the same terms as they are received by other suppliers.” — page 19
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 02005012
Trustees
- Alison Capper
- Benjamin Luke Williams
- DAVID TURNER
- David Hill
- James Alexander Norman Graham
- Jude Martin McCann
- Julia Martha Latto
- Kelly Hewson-Fisher
- Mario Caccamo
- Sheena Horner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £476k | £477k |
| 29/02/2024 | £414k | £460k |
| 28/02/2023 | £425k | £446k |
| 28/02/2022 | £241k | £247k |
| 28/02/2021 | £118k | £119k |
Common questions
Is THE OXFORD FARMING CONFERENCE financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £29,583 for the year ended 28 February 2023, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £453,133. The trustees consider the conference remains financially strong and well placed to withstand economic pressures, noting that reserves substantially cover the working capital contingency for running the annual conference. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by The Hutchinson Partnership Limited.
Who funds THE OXFORD FARMING CONFERENCE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE OXFORD FARMING CONFERENCE as a grant recipient include THE NFU MUTUAL CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE NFU MUTUAL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k |
| THE NFU MUTUAL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £15k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £508k |
| JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £85k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| ALAN BOSWELL GROUP CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE RED SOCKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| THE LANKELLYCHASE FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |