THE TAM O'SHANTER COTTAGE URBAN FARM TRUST
Registered charity 505444 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as TAM O'SHANTER URBAN FARM, THE TAM O'SHANTER COTTAGE TRUST
Manage a city farm on the outskirts of Birkenhead, Wirral for public recreation and education. With a small collection of farm animals, cafe, nature trail, special events and gift shop the farm also provides opportunities for volunteers to be involved from maual tasks to fundraising.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that income exceeded spend by £4,513 for the year, though some income was restricted for future costs. The trustees note that the charity faces financial challenges due to inflation and energy costs, with a stated aim to become self-sustainable through diversified income streams.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: General Donations (12% of income)
“Income of £149,112 included John Moores Foundation £7,500, Koala North West £3,000, Wirral Together Fund £1,200, Wirral Heritage Fund £17,550 General Donations amounted to almost £45,000. The farm’s Knit & Natter Group donated £490 and over £27,500 came into the shop for goods and animal feed sales.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £39k; policy: three months spend)
“The year-end cash balance was £55,000. However, this included £16,500 of funding for commitments in 2025/26 leaving £38.610 to meet any unforeseen costs. The Trust seeks to hold Reserves which are sufficient to cover around three months spend.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
- Tom Saultchair
- George Davies · trustee of 1 other charity
- Gillian Wood
- Josephine Mary Wood MBE
- Kathryn Maria Pennington
- Pauline Elizabeth Hayes
- STEVE FOULKES
- Shaun Brady
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Wirral
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE TAM O'SHANTER COTTAGE URBAN FARM TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that income exceeded spend by £4,513 for the year, though some income was restricted for future costs. The trustees note that the charity faces financial challenges due to inflation and energy costs, with a stated aim to become self-sustainable through diversified income streams. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE TAM O'SHANTER COTTAGE URBAN FARM TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE TAM O'SHANTER COTTAGE URBAN FARM TRUST as a grant recipient include THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST.
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