# THE FARMING COMMUNITY NETWORK

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1095919
- **Other names:** FARM CRISIS NETWORK, FCN
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Feb. 11, 2003
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1095919


## Contact

- **Address:** Bragborough Hall Business Centre, Welton Road, Braunston, DAVENTRY, Northamptonshire
- **Postcode:** NN11 7JG
- **Phone:** 01788510866
- **Email:** mail@fcn.org.uk
- **Website:** www.fcn.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 3.1 The relief of hardship and distress, amongst persons living and working in the agricultural, horticultural and related communities, by the provision of pastoral and practical support underpinned by a Christian ethos (&quot;the Objects&quot;).3.2 Nothing in these Articles shall authorise an application of the property of the Charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and/or section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.

**Activities:** Supporting members of the farming community who are going through difficult times. Running a confidential, national helpline and e-helpline which is open every day of the year from 7am - 11pm. Working with different stakeholders, including government bodies, agricultural organisations, healthcare services and other &quot;Farming Help&quot; charities, who are critical to the successful outcome of cases.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Economic/community Development/employment
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £1794750 | £1392725 | £2244297 | 29 |
| March 31, 2024 | £1355802 | £1009262 | £1818900 | 22 |
| March 31, 2023 | £962607 | £913484 | £1390610 | 21 |
| March 31, 2022 | £966279 | £767676 | £1363175 | 22 |
| March 31, 2021 | £786921 | £601007 | £1160124 | 21 |



## Trustees

- Amy Jane Dixon — appointed Jan. 25, 2023
- Ciara Catherine Laura Williams — appointed Oct. 22, 2025
- GILES RICHARD BOWRING — appointed July 17, 2019
- Mr Wyn Owen — appointed Oct. 22, 2025
- Ms Elle Josephine Vercoe-Gibson — appointed Oct. 22, 2025
- Ms Lucia Patricia Slack — appointed Oct. 22, 2025
- OLIVIA HELMORE — appointed Aug. 30, 2017
- ROGER MALLABER MERCER — appointed Oct. 25, 2023
- Rev Matthew Neil Jeffrey — appointed Oct. 25, 2023
- Robert David Walrond — appointed Oct. 28, 2021
- Stuart Francis Roberts — appointed Oct. 25, 2023


