KENTISH TOWN CITY FARM LIMITED
The charity is an educational/recreational project providing services covering environmental and community education/sports and recreation/play and youth work/elderly and special needs
Objects
A) TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THOSE LIVING OR WORKING IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN AND ELSEWHERE IN LONDON (HEREINAFTER CALLED"THE AREA OF BENEFIT") WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR OF POLITICAL RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND/OR VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND INHABITANTS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR THE RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS, AND PARTICULARLY OF THOSE WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY, OR DISABLEMENT, POVERTY, OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES.B) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE SAID INHABITANTS AND PARTICULARLY YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE, IN AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, HOME CRAFTS, COUNTRY LIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS, AND IN PRINCIPALS OF SELF DISCIPLINE AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP THROUGH THEIR LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES SO THAT THEY DEVELOP THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES, AND GROW TO FULL MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY, AND THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE MAY BE IMPROVED.C) TO PROMOTE AMONG THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT HUMANITY AND MORALITY BY EDUCATING THEM IN CARE AND CONSIDERATION OF ALL ANIMALS PARTICULARLY ANIMALS IN NEED OF CARE AND PROTECTION, AND FOR THESE PURPOSES TO CARE FOR AND EXHIBIT ANIMALS IN COMMON AGRICULTURAL AND DOMESTIC USE SO THAT THE PUBLIC AND PARTICULARLY THE YOUNG MEMBERS THEREOF, WILL LEARN A GREATER AWARENESS OF APPRECIATION FOR SUCH ANIMALS.D) TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, RESIDENT IN THE SAID AREA OF BENEFIT, SO AS TO PREPARE THEM FOR ANY TRADE, OCCUPATION OR SERVICE, AND THEREBY ADVANCE THEM IN LIFE OR ENABLE THEM TO EARN THEIR OWN LIVELIHOOD.E) TO RELIEVE PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED OR DISABLED OR DEPRIVED INHABITANTS OF THE SAID AREA OF BENEFIT BY PROVIDING AS A REMEDIAL RECREATIONAL OR THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY, FACILITIES FOR HORSE AND PONY RIDING.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £19,529 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting from the use of restricted funding for charitable activities. Despite this deficit, unrestricted reserves increased to £156,778, which the trustees confirm aligns with their policy target of maintaining three to six months' revenue expenditure. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Farm aims to achieve a level of unrestricted reserves equal to at least 3-6 months’ revenue expenditure” — page 12
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2025) to "above" (FY2026).
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 100
- Government income: £78,000 — grants £78,000 (1); 18% of the £444,669 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 60
- Government income: £74,000 — grants £74,000 (1); 19% of the £388,844 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 50
- Government income: £101,664 — grants £101,664 (2); 32% of the £318,927 total gross income on the same return
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/08/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (15/08/2024)
Trustees
- Angela Woodschair
- Fiona Maria Vaz
- Michael Chadney
- Nicole Mairead Regan
- Nicole Andrea Shack
- Paul Wilcock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £445k | £483k |
| 31/03/2025 | £389k | £418k |
| 31/03/2024 | £319k | £332k |
| 31/03/2023 | £365k | £337k |
| 31/03/2022 | £367k | £318k |
Common questions
Is KENTISH TOWN CITY FARM LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £19,529 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting from the use of restricted funding for charitable activities. Despite this deficit, unrestricted reserves increased to £156,778, which the trustees confirm aligns with their policy target of maintaining three to six months' revenue expenditure. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KENTISH TOWN CITY FARM LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KENTISH TOWN CITY FARM LIMITED as a grant recipient include UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation, THE OVO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE ALAN AND BABETTE SAINSBURY CHARITABLE FUND, KUSUMA TRUST UK, THE SHAFTESBURY HOMES AND ARETHUSA.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation | FY2020 | £40k | Charitable activities |
| THE OVO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £30k | |
| THE ALAN AND BABETTE SAINSBURY CHARITABLE FUND | FY2022 | £26k | Towards core costs. |
| THE OVO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £25k | |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | FY2024 | £10k | Random Act of Kindness |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | FY2023 | £10k | Random Act of Kindness |
| THE SHAFTESBURY HOMES AND ARETHUSA | FY2026 | £9k | Grant funding of activities |
| YOUNG CAMDEN FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £7k | |
| YOUNG CAMDEN FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £7k | |
| YOUNG CAMDEN FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £6k | Grants to institutions |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | FY2025 | £5k | the summer holiday playscheme |
| CAMDEN GIVING | FY2021 | £3k | Emergency COVID-19 Fund |
| YOUNG CAMDEN FOUNDATION | FY2024 | amount not stated | Grants to institutions |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/09/2025 | £18k | Seasonal nature and wildlife workshops |
| City Bridge Foundation | 02/05/2025 | £45k | Grant to Kentish Town City Farm |
| Camden Council | 25/09/2024 | £21k | Grant to Kentish Town City Farm |
| London Borough of Camden | 25/09/2024 | £21k | Grant to Kentish Town City Farm |
| London Borough of Camden | 21/02/2024 | £518k | Grant to Kentish Town City Farm |
| Camden Council | 21/02/2024 | £518k | Grant to Kentish Town City Farm |
| Greater London Authority | 11/12/2021 | £40k | Grant to Kentish Town City Farm |
| Camden Giving | 09/04/2020 | £3k | Kentish Town City Farm - Covid19 Charity Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/03/2020 | £10k | Kentish Town City Farm Garden Project |
| City Bridge Foundation | 26/09/2019 | £83k | Grant to Kentish Town City Farm |
| City Bridge Foundation | 07/12/2017 | £2k | Eco audit to Kentish Town City Farm |
| City Bridge Foundation | 18/03/2016 | £118k | Grant to Kentish Town City Farm |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/05/2015 | £8k | Kentish Town City Farm Holiday Plan and Arts Project |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/12/2011 | £24k | "Kentish Town City Farm - the last 40 years." |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2011 | £10k | Lets Go Wild |
| City Bridge Foundation | 10/09/2009 | £116k | Grant to Kentish Town City Farm |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 05/10/2000 | £5k | "This city farm is a resource for pre-school school and special needs groups. It is used to gain understanding of farm & animal life. The awa" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NISBET TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £18k |
| THE FRIENDS OF BLANDFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | 1 | £15k |
| HACKNEY PAROCHIAL CHARITIES | 1 | £14k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £14k |
| SPIELMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| SOUTH HACKNEY PAROCHIAL CHARITY | 1 | £12k |
| THE NORTHWICK TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- HACKNEY CITY FARM LIMITED
- ST WERBURGHS CITY FARM
- MARSH FARM FUTURES
- FRIENDS OF LEICESTER CITY FARM LIMITED
- ST MARY'S CHEQUERFIELD COMMUNITY PROJECT LIMITED
- DEEN CITY FARM LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENTISH TOWN CITY FARM LIMITED | £445k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HACKNEY CITY FARM LIMITED | £507k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST WERBURGHS CITY FARM | £765k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MARSH FARM FUTURES | £798k | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF LEICESTER CITY FARM LIMITED | £218k | — | 0 | below | — | material uncertainty |
| ST MARY'S CHEQUERFIELD COMMUNITY PROJECT LIMITED | £210k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |