THE OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS' CLUBS
To advance the education of young members of the public at large in agriculture, homecrafts, country life and related subjects. Also in the interests of the social welfare of such members to provide, and promote the provisions of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations, being facilities which will assist in their development.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves were £128,619, which the trustees assess represents approximately five years of general office administration costs. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £131,152 and restricted reserves of £57,847, with total funds increasing to £188,999. The trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern and note that systems are in place to mitigate major risks.
What the accounts disclose
“The management committee have established a policy that an element of unrestricted reserves is designated to a Special reserve that should be of a level sufficient to cover at least two years net charitable and general expenses”
“One of the trustees received remuneration for their services to the charity as County Co-ordinator and Financial Administrator from the charity during the prior year. in the current year Gross Salary of £16,626 (2024: £16,230), and pension contributions of £302 (2024: £290) were paid by the charity.” — page 18
Trustees
- Rebecca Louise Ludlowchair
- Derek Arthur Hedges
- Edward John Easthope Mearns
- Frances Ruth Hook
- Jack Edward Julian Saunders
- Karen Linda Pieroni
- Lawrence Taylor
- Mark James Malcolm Horner
- Megan Louise Huxtable
- Patrick Mark Hook
- Richard Joseph Newman
- Ruth Marie Wigham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £110k | £87k |
| 31/08/2024 | £92k | £71k |
| 31/08/2023 | £55k | £50k |
| 31/08/2022 | £41k | £46k |
| 31/08/2021 | £25k | £30k |
Common questions
Is THE OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS' CLUBS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves were £128,619, which the trustees assess represents approximately five years of general office administration costs. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £131,152 and restricted reserves of £57,847, with total funds increasing to £188,999. The trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern and note that systems are in place to mitigate major risks. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.