AGRICOLA TRUST
The charity applies its income for the benefit of Reformed religion and the relief of poverty. It makes donations to other recognised charities and to individuals in the furtherance of the charity's objectives.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £29,129 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £48,735 against total expenditures of £19,606. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £90,550, which exceeds the stated annual management and administration costs of approximately £22,000. The trustees consider the investment return of 3.74% satisfactory and maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level to enable the charity to meet its management and administration costs and make grants as and when required. The trustees believe these outgoings to be in the region of £22,000 per annum.” — page 4
Trustees
- Hannah Elisabeth Stam
- Professor Richard James Alexander Buggs
- Stephen John Wiffen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £49k | £20k |
| 31/12/2024 | £21k | £23k |
| 31/12/2023 | £18k | £18k |
| 31/12/2022 | £16k | £27k |
| 31/12/2021 | £20k | £20k |
Common questions
Is AGRICOLA TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £29,129 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £48,735 against total expenditures of £19,606. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £90,550, which exceeds the stated annual management and administration costs of approximately £22,000. The trustees consider the investment return of 3.74% satisfactory and maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue its activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.