THE FARMING COMMUNITY NETWORK
(A CHARIT ABLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Annual report and
financial statements
for the year ended
31 March 2024
Company number.. 04429778
Charity number: 1095919
@FCN

THE FARMING COMMUNITY NETWORK
(A CHARIT ABLE COMPANY LIMITED B Y GUARANTEE)
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Pages
Charity references and Administrative Details
Statement of public benefit
Introduction from Chairmen
Introduction from CEO
Trustees, Report (including Directors, report)
Auditors, report
10-12
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
14
Statement of Cashflows
15
Notes to the financial statements
16-21

THE FARMING COMMUNITY NETWORK
(A CHARIT ABLE COMPANY LIMITED B Y GUARANTEE)
CHARITY REFERENCES AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity number.. 1095919
Company number.. 04429778
DIRECTORS
The directors of the charitable company are its trustees for the purposes of charity law. The directors serving during
the year and since the year end were as follows..
Mark Suthern (Chair)
Sally Steadman (Vice Chair)
David Lodder DL (Treasurer)
Giles Bowring DL
Barbara Bray
The Rev. Canon Barbara Clutton - Resigned 25 October 2023
Amy Dixon
Peter Haver8
Olivia Helmore
Sir Mark Hudson
Bishop Mark Rylands
Robert Walrond
Revd Matthew Jeffrey- Appointed 31 October 2023
Roger Mercer- Appointed 31 October 2023
Stuart Roberts- Appointed 31 October 2023
SECRETARY
Deborah Roe
SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
Jude Mccann (Chief Executive Officer)
REGISTERED OFFICE AND OPERATIONAL ADDRESS
Manor Farm
West Haddon
Northamptonshire
NN6 7AQ
AUDITORS
Daffems LLP
One Eastwood
Harry Weston Road
Binley Business Park
Coventry
CV3 2U8
INVESTMENT MANAGERS
Rathbones Brothers PIC
8 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7AZ
SOLICITORS
Lodders Solicitors LLP
Number Ten
Elm Court Arden Street
stratford upon Avon
CV37 6PA
BANKERS
Royal Bank of Scotland
36 St Andrews Square
Edinburgh
EH2 2YB

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(A CHARIT ABLE COMPANY LIMITED B Y GUARANTEE)
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC BENEFIT
"The Objects of the Charlty are 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..
All services are made available to those in need from all faiths and none in a non-judgemental, non-
proselytising but supportive way.
Public Benefits
1. National Helpline. The national confidential helpline is open from 7 am to 11 pm every day of the
year, staffed by a team of volunteers. Talking with someone who understands farming but is not
directly involved in the situation can be a real support in itself, but when appropriate, callers are
offered a visit from an FCN volunteer by referral through the co-ordinator local to the caller
2. Volunt88rs'. Around 400 volunteers who are 'in sympathy, with the Christian ethos, suitably
experienced and in-touch with rural and farming issues, are recruited, DBS Checked and
appropriately trained lo 'walk with, farmers and their families through times of stress and personal
difficulty. Referrals to individual volunteers are made through the local FCN County Co-ordinalorwho
is also responsible for the co-ordination and training of volunteers within their Group and liaison with
their Regional Director and Head Office for all administrative and policy issues.
3. Chrlstlan ethos: The Charity has a clear Christian ethos which is inherent within its foundation,
board of tru5t8es and charitable objects, which is reflected in its published Vision and Ethos
Statements, whilst sustaining the principle that all services are made available to those in need from
all faiths and none in a non-judgem8ntal, non-proselytising but supportive way.
4. Partnershlps:
To ensure national coverage, and to respect the territories of other independent farming and
rural support seNices, FCN has 'memoranda of understanding, with those organisations that
facilitate cross referrals of clients, access to the FCN Helpline, sharing of expertise and
experience and consortia bidding from national funding sources
5. Uptake:
The demand for FCN'S services fluctuates with the level of causal factors within the industry, so that
through a national crisis such as the foot and mouth epidemic in 2001, the scale can be almost
oVe￿helmIng However the nature offamiing is such that even when the industry is operating under
'normal' conditions, individual businesses and families will experience periods of significant stress
because of circumstances specific to the family or business so that a steady demand on FCN
volunteers to manage be￿een 1,500 and 2,500 cases per year is typical.
Further statistical details of uptake, nature of the difficulty and routes of referral are described later
in this document.
Details of FCN'S services. operats-ons and policies are available on the website at:
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Navigating a changing agricultural landscape - Mark Suthern, Chair, FCN Board
of Trustees
As we approach FCN'S 30th anniversary next year. now is a timely opportunity to reflect on the achievements of
FCN, and how we have developed to meet the changing needs of the farming sector over the years.
From our earliest days as The Farm Crisis Network - established as a joint venture be￿een the Agricultural
Christian Fellowship and Germinate.. The Arthur Rank Centre to where we find ourselves today, our journey is
one that has been shaped by the agricultural sector, and the need to respond to the ever-changing pressures and
challenges British farmers face.
In the last five years, since FCN last set out our strategic priorities, so much has continued to change. The Covid-
19 pandemic upheaved established systems and fundamentally altered the nature of how rnuch of society works,
operates and interacts. Global conflicts have disrupted supply chains, increased energy and input costs, and have
thrust food security into the forefront of the political agenda. Against a backdrop of volatility and uncertainty, one
thing remains clear - British farmers are essential and must continue to be supported and valued by the wider
society.
We arefortunate within FCN thetwe have such a dedicated and hard-working t8am of volunteers, staff and trustees.
Our youngest volunteer is 22 and our oldest is 96- this is an incredible breadth of experience and helps to highlight
that FCN is here for all within our farming community., from those who are taking their first steps into farmlng, to
those who have farmed for decades.
We also have slgnificant expertlse withln FCN from across the wider agricultural sector, which is reflected through
our expansive ne￿Ork of partners and supporters. We regularly collaborate with farm vets. bankers, Government
agencies, researchers, farm support organisations, and others across the sector who are supportive of our work.
A collaborative approach is key as we work together to navigate this changing landscape.
Ourwork is increasingly focused on helping to supportfarmers beforethey reach a point of crisi5. Through initiatives
such as our Farmwell website and local social events, to embarking on our new UK-wide partnership with
Macmillan Cancer Support, FCN can play an important role in helping to bring people together, whilst addressing
health inequalities in rural communities. We also continue to invest in our core services - ensuring that appropriate
training is available to staff and volunteers so that we can continue to provide vital local case-work and helpline
support.
We are also delighted to have launched our FCN 'Breaking Barriers, Board Apprentlceship last year, which has
be8n designed to help young people from underrepfesented groups in agriculture gain Board experience with FCN.
Hakeem Oio has brought a fresh perspective to FCN through his experience in the UK agricubtural, food and retail
space, and we have all benefited from working with him.
On behalf of FCN'S Board of Trustees, I would like to thank all those who choose to support the work of FCN. We
are regularly told that it is thanks to FCN thal many are still farming today, and our work is only made possible
thanks to those who support us. Whether you are volunteering with us, raising awareness, fundraising, inviting us
to speak to your teams, or helping farmers to access our services, you are helping FCN in our mission to create a
healthy and resilient future for British farming.
Mark Suthern
3 July 2024

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FCN committed to supporting farming communities - CEO, Jude Mccann
Firstly, I would like to sincerely thank all our valued and dedicated volunteers, staff and board members for their
time, effort and vital support for FCN and those we serve in our farming communities. Our appreciation is also
extended to our generous donors, partners and funders; without your support, FCN would not be here today. We
are grateful for everything you do in support of our farming and rural communities.
This past year has seen immense support for the work of The Farming Community Network and we simply
cannot continue to serve without support from many individuals, businesses, foundations and trusts, fundraising
groups as well as from Government.
In the current dimate of change, transition and uncertainty, our farming communities are having to make
significant decisions for their business, their families and the environment on which their livelihoods depend.
Farmers are renowned for being resilient., many will thrive, however for others the coming years will become
increasingly Ghallenging.
As we approach our 30th birthday, FCN'S ambition to 'walk with, farmers and members of our farming and rural
communities in times of difficulty is vital, and is arguably needed now more than ever before.
We must all do our part to support our famers, who provide food for every member of society and who manage
the land that will help us tackle some our most significant societal challenges including food insecurity, energy
challenges and climate change.
Whether we work in the fields, in the wider industry, Government or the community and voluntary sector, we must
all step up to support and bring about positive change.
We in FCN are committed to continuing to develop a proactive approach to our work and we endeavour to adopt
a positive response to change. We as FCN staff and volunteers - with our roots firmly embedded in our farming
communilies - fully appreciate that farming can be extremely challenging.
We believe that the future of our nats'on's existence depends on the people who provide food for us all every day.
A strong and healthy farming community is essential.
In FCN we are here to Listen, Su
ort and Connect.
As we consider the challenges that lay ahead, we must recognise that our nation's farming communities are
indispensable,. and we must do all w8 can to empower, respect, support and bring hope to everyone.
Jude Mccann
3 July 2024

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TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
The directors, who are also the trustees, present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024. The
directors have adopted the pravision5 of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI "Accounting by
Charities" in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The company limited by guarantee now known as The Farming Community Ne￿Ork IFCN) took over the assets
and activities on 1 June 2002 of the unincorporated charrty Farm Crisis Ne￿Ork which was founded in 1995 by the
Arthur Rank Centre and Agricultural Christian Fellowship.
The Memorandum of Association states..
"The objects of the charity are 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."
The activlb'es of FCN are available to all in the agricultural and related spheres of life providing the following
services..
Pastoral and practical support, care and listening to people in crisis (by phone, face to face or through the
internet)
Information and networking service to people, primarily through on-farm visiting with a holistic approach to
both farm household and business
Advocacy on behalf of such people (e.g. for tenant farmers in discussion with landlords, agents or for
farmers in discussion with banks, creditors or regulatory agencies)
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide pastoral and practical support to the faming community.
OURAPPROACH
We offer independent, objective and personal support to build resilience and stay strong through changing times.
We aim to provide help before problems arise, as well as supporting those who are experiencing dlfficulty or crisis.
We do this in four ways..
1. Through our confidential Helpline, open every day from 7am - 11pm
2. Through our wide ne￿Ork of local volunteers and partners
3. Through our Farmwell initiative
an information resource on all aspects of personal and farm business
resilience
4. Through highlighting the issues being experienced by our farming communities and increasing awareness
of FCN
OUR ETHOS
FCN is a voluntary organisation and charity founded on Christian principles. We walk with farmers and members
of the farming community in times of drfficulty. We are here to support and work with everyone who seeks the help
of FCN.
Our strategic priorities
Helping to improv8 the health and wellbeing of our fami community
This year FCN has helped to support the health and wellbeing of the farm community in a wide variety of ways.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC BENEFIT
Please see page 3.

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DIRECTORS
The directors of the charitable company are its trustees for the purposes of charty law. The directors serving during
the year and since the year end were as follows..
Mark Suthern (Chairman)
Giles Bowring
Barbara Bray
Barbara Clutton - Resigned 25 October 2023
Amy Dixon
Peter Havers
Olivia Helmore
Mark Hudson
David Lodder
Mark Rylands
Sally Steadman
Robert Walrond
Matthew Jeffrey- Appointed 31 October 2023
Roger Mercer- Appointed 31 October 2023
Stuart Roberts - Appointed 31 October 2023
FINANCIAL REVIEW 2023-24
The year has seen a huge increase in energy prices, resulting in a 'cost of living, crisis throughout the UK. There
has also been continued uncertainty as to the future of the agricultural sector. The demand for the services of FCN
has continued unabated.
For the first time in its history FCN raised more than £1 million in income during the fi'nancial year 2023-24. Once
again this was due to a high level of legacy income helped by some large donations from FCN'S corporate partners.
This increase in income is a result of the increased awareness of FCN at all levels and brought about by the hard
work of those working and volunteering with FCN.
FCN has no endowment income and is reliant on the income it can raise and generate each year. It continues to
develop altemative income streams so that it is not overly dependent on any one., such as lagacies. which are very
unpredictable. With a surplus this year, FCN has been able to set aside a further£350,000 for long-term investment,
thus increasing the resilience of the charity.
Income
Income came in at £1,355,802 (exceeding £1 million for the first time), an increase of 410A compared with £962,607
for 2022-23.
Income from corporates increased by 176O/a to £361,352 (£131,011 for 2022-23), which reaffinns the Importance
of developing these relationships. Legacy income also increased by 132 %, with FCN receiving £233,319 for 2023-
24 (£100,459 for 2022-23).
Trust income fell slightly by 100/0 to £224,863 (£250,815 for 2022-23).
Expendlture
Expenditure increased for the year by 100k at £1.009.262. compared with £913,484 for 2022-23. The majority of
that increase was spent on those working at the 'grass roots, of the charity.
Wth the continued 'cost of living, challenges, the trustees agreed a 50kn pay increase for all staff within FCN and at
the same time increased its pension contributions to 100h of salary.
FCN saw an end of year surplus (net income) of £346,540. This all resulted in a positive nel movement in funds of
£428,290 after gains on investments.
We are extremely grateful to all donors for their continued generosity. We are conscious that to build a resilient
charty we need a broad spread of donors and must not become over-r8liant on certain funding streams. FCN still
needs to continue to generate funding on a year-to-year basis to enable it to operate. The reserve fund will give the
charity resilien￿ against the unpredictsbility of the future.

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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
GovERNANce
Over the past few years, the trustees have been strengthening the govemance of FCN with the formation of
committees dealing with Governance, Audit and Risk, Nominations, and Investment with each committee being
authorised to make recommendations to the Board.
LEGAL AND ADMINI8TrATIVE INFORMATION
The Farming Community Ne￿Ork is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity governed by its
memorandum and articles of association dated 8 May 2013. In the event of the organisation being wound up each
trustee agrees to contribute £1 towards the costs of dissolution. The company is also registered with the Charity
Commission for England & Wales.
AppoiKrMENT OF DIRECTORS
The maximum number of directors is 12. The Articles of Association were amended by Special Resolution on 30th
October 2019 to reduce the maximum length of continuous service to 9. One of the directors should be nominated
by the Agricultural Christian Fellowship and 1 nominated by the Arthur Rank Centre. One third of the Board of
Directors should retire at each Annual General Meeting.
DIRÉCTOR INDUCTION AND TRAINING
New directors undergo training as to their legal obligations under charity and company law and are presented with
copies of the Memorandum and Articles of Association as well as FCN policy documentswhich have been approved
by the Board. The induction process involves meeting the national staff and other directors. Directors are
encouraged to attend training events every 3 years.
ORGANISATION
The Board of Directors meels quarterly to admlnister the charity and receiv8 reports on finance, acts'vities and
fundraising. Other items are reported as necessary. Day to day management of FCN is delegated by the Board to
the Chief Executive.
RELATED PARTIES
FCN has no related parties; however close working relationships are maintained with the Arthur Rank Centre and
the Agricultural Christian Fellowship. One director is nominated by ARC and one by ACF for representation on the
Board of FCN.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board has undertaken a review of risk and the identified causes have been categorised as relating to..
People
Propety & finance
Reputation
The review of risks has led to the implementation of policies almed at lowering the risks to which FCN Is exposed
as well as designated procedures should an incident occur. The Risk Management policy document is reviewed
regularly and updated lo ensure it is as up to date as possible.
LOOKING AHEAD: OUR FUTURE STRATEOY 2020-2025
FCN is currently four years into a five-year strategy for the organisation. INhile there is little doubt that the farming
community will continue to experience significant change and restructuring, FCN remains steadfast in supporting
those who need help in the farming community. Mthile farming families will have to adapt and change so too will
FCN. Together we face the future with hope, optimism and a renewed commitment to serve those who seek our
support.
Our strate
External..
riorlties..
rove the health and wellbeing of the farming community
Su
Lort farm businesses through change and build resilience
Connect the farming community to appropriate support
Inform future policy decisions by being a cham
ion for the famiing community

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Internal:
Develop the skills, support and duty of care for volunteers delivering our front-line senil￿S
Build awareness and engagement of FCN in the agricultural community
Ensure the financial sustainability of FCN
Refine our operations and organisation to stay relevant in a changing industry
Be a catalyst for shaping fvture agricultural support services in the UK
RESERVES POUCY
It is the policy to maintain unrestricted funds excluding designated funds, which are free reserves of the Charity of
approximately 18 months of unrestricted expenditure. Free rese￿eS at 31 March 2024 were £1,161,122 compared
with unrestricted annual expenditure of £684,220.
TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
The trustees {who are also directors of The Farming Community Network for the purposes of company law) are
responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable
law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of
resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these
financial statements, the trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 IFRS 102).,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in th& financial statements;
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charitable company will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial posilion of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable
company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregulanties.
STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS
So far as the trustees are aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the
Companies Act 2006) of which the company's auditors are unaware, and each trustee has taken all the steps that
they ought to have taken as a trustee In order to make themself aware of any relevant audit information and to
establish that the charity's auditors are aware of that information.
GOING CONCERN
After making enquiries, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to
continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly. they continue to adopt the going concern
basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can
be found in note 1 of the financial statements.
This report has been prepared having taken advantage of the small companies exemption in the Companies Act
2006.
Signed on behalf of the Directors on 3 July 2024.
DRoe
Secretary

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES AND MEMBERS OF THE
FARMING COMMUNITY NETWORK
Opinion
We have aLKlited the financial statements of The Famiing Community Nthork (the "charitable company) for the year
ended 31 March 2024 which compnse a statement of financial activities, a balan￿ sheet and notes to the finar￿la1
statements, including a summary ofsignificant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework Ihat has been applied
in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard
102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdorn Generally Accepted
Accounting Practi￿).
In our opinion the financial statements..
' give a true and fairview ofthe state ofthe charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2024, and of its incomirvJ resources
and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended,.
. have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice., and
. have teen prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies A(a 20C6 and the Charities Act 2011.
Basis for oplnlon
We conducted our audit in accordance with Intemational Standards on Audtting (UK) (ISAS (UKI) and applicable law. Our
responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditorfs responsibilities for the audit of the financial
statements section ofour report. We are independent ofthe charilable company in accordance with the ethical requiremerts
that are relwant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have
fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we
have obtsined 15 sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our oynion.
Concluslons relatlng to golng concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have conduded that the trustees, use of the going concem basis of accounting in
the preparatiijn of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions
that, individually or collectively, may cast signrficant doubt on the charrtable company's ability to continue as a going cOn￿M
a period of at least ￿e5ve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our resp)nsibilities and the responsibilitss of the trustees w￿7 respect to going concern ara descrfbed In the relevant
sects'ons ofthis report.
other Information
The other information comprises the information Ir￿uded in the trustees annual report, other than the ffinancial statements
and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report.
Our opinion on the financial statements does rnt cover the other informats'on and, except to the extent otherwise explicit
ststed in our report, we do not express any fom of assurance condusion thereon.
Our reSp￿sibIlIty is to read the other infomialion and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materialty
inconsistent wth the financial statements or our kn¢Mledge obtained in the course of the audit or olherwse appears to Èe
materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to
detemiine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial ststements themselves. If, based on the wort(
we have perfonned, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report
that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
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Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course ofthe audit
. the infomiation given in the trustees, report (incorporating the direct(Ys' report) for the financial year for which the financial
st*ments are wepared is consistent wth the fina￿la1 st*ments,' and
. the directors, report has been prepared in accordance wth applicable legal reqU1￿Ments.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of
the audrt, we have not identified material misstatements in Ihe directors, repcrt.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to vthich the Companies Act 2006 and the Charilies
Act 2011 requires us to report to you rf, in our opinion..
• adequate and proper accounting records have not been kept, or retums adequate for our audit have not been received
from branches not visited by us., or
. the financial statements are not in agreement wth the accountlng records and retums., or
• certain disdosures of directors, remunerati￿ specffied by law are not made,. or
• vle have ncé ￿CeIVed all the lnft)rMati￿ and explanations we require for our audit.; or
. the truslees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance wrth the small companie5, regime and
take advantage of the small companies, exempts'ons in preparing the directors, report and from the requirement to prepare
a stralegic report.
other Matter
The comparative figures are unaudrted.
Responslbilities of trustees
A5 explained more fully in the trustees, responsibilities statement, set out on page 9, the trustees (who are also the directors
of the charitable company for the purposes of company law} are responsible for the Ffeparatson of the financial statements
and for being sthsfied that they give a true and fairview, and for such intemal control as the trustees determine is necessary
to enabl8 the preparatson of financial ststements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsiblefor assessing the charitable compary's ability to continue
as a going cor￿Ern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going con￿rn and using the going concern basis of
accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidale the charitable company or to ￿aSe operations, or have no realistic
altemative Ixrt to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audlt of the flnanclal statements
have been aprointed auditor under the Companies Act 2006 and section 151 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in
accordance with those Acts.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance abjut whether the financial statements as a whole are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to Issue an audrtor's report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assuran￿ bjt is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordan￿ vthth
ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are
considered material rf, individualty or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to Influen￿ the economic
decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are InStsn￿5 of n0nwcomp1ia￿e wtih laws and regulations. We design prO￿dureS in line
with our responsibilities, outlined atove, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities. including fraud. The
specific Pr￿edureS for this engagement and the extent to which these are capable of detecting irregularities, induding
fraLvJ is detailed below.
. Enquiry of management. charged with governance around actual and potenlial litigation and clams.,
. Enquiry of ents'ty staff in 0)mplian￿ fvnctions to KJent"fy any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations"
. Reviewng minutes of meets'ngs of those charged with governan￿.

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. Reviewing finar￿la1 statement disdosures and testing to suppjrting documentstion to assess compliance with
applicable laws and regulalions.
. Performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls, including testing of joumal entries and other
adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of signfficant tpnsactions OLrtside the nomial course of
business and reviewng accountrng estimates for kn"as.
Because of the inherent limrtations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularitEs, including those
leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance wth regulthon. This risk increases the
more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected In the financial
statements. as we will be less likety to become aware of instances of non-compliants. The risk is also greater regarding
irregulants'es occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional Con￿alment, forgery, collusion,
omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our resp)nsibilities is available on the Financial Repoiting Counal's website at
https..l￿.frC org.uklOur-WorklAUd￿Audrt-and-asSuran￿StandardS-an1kgUIdanCeIStandardS-and-guldanCe-f0r-
auditorslAudrtors-responsibilrti&8-for-audillDescriptioTrof-auditor&responsibiliti&Swfor-aLKIrt.aspx. This description foms
part of our auditor's report.
Use of our report
This report is made solety to the chantable company's members, as a body, in acthance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of
the Companies Act 2006 and to the charitable company's Iruslees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audrt work has been undertaken so that we might state to the chantable
company's members and its trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's rep)rt and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent perm￿ed by law, we do rK)t accept or assume resFonsibility to anyone other than the
charitable company and the chan'table company's members as a body and the chantable company's trustees as a body,
for our audit work, for this reptyt, or for the opinions we have fomed.
Signed..
G R Cox BA FCA (Senior Statuiory Auditor)
For and on Èehalf of Daffems LLP
Chartered Accountants
statutory Auditor
One Easknd
Hary Weston Road
Binley Business Park
Coventry
CV3 2UB
Date.. 3 July 2024
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THE FARMING COMMUNITY NETWORK
(A CHARIT A8LE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE AccouNT
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Gener
Unrt$lricted
fund5
De$wnated
Unrestrict•
funds
Reslricled
fund8
Tctsl
2024
Notes
2023
INCOME
Donatlons and lega¢le8
710.251
$28,821
1.239,072
837.940
Incomo from charltablo actlvlti
Resourcbro programmes
103.757
103.757
117,596
Incomo from oth•r ￿dIng •¢tlvltle•
Inve$tment income
12.gn
12,973
7,071
Total incom•
826.981
1 355 802
962,607
ExpENtITURE
Cost of iaising ftJrKis
Charitable aclivilie8
rolal expéndlturè
59.499
624,721
684.220
6,532
318,510
325 042
66,031
59,111
854,373
1,009,262
142,761
203 779
49.123
Nel transfer8 te￿n frJnd8
138,8771
3B.877
Gwnslllosses
on inveslmenl$
21,688
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
203,779
27,435
Fund balarThs brought forward
16
975,488
317,123
97,999
1,390,610
1,363,175
FUNO 8ALANCES CARRIEO FORWARD
1,161,122
358.000
301,778
1818 900
1.390.610
The notes on pages 16 to 21 fomi an irrtegral part of these finar£ial statements.

THE FARMING COMMUNITY NETWORK
(A CHARIT ABLE COMPANY LIMITED B Y GUARANTEE)
BALANCE SHEET
as at 31 March 2024
COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 04429778
Note5
2024
2023
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Investments
15.664
524.932
540.5
12
451.200
451.200
CURRENT ASSETS
Oeblors
Bank and cash balances
13
25,875
1,389,984
1,415,869
3,590
884,687
888,277
CREDITORS.. amounts falllng due within one year
14
148,1691
138,2631
NET CLIRRENT ASSETS
1,367,700
850.014
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITrES
1,818,900
1.390,810
INCOME FUNOS
Unreslricled funds
General
Designated
Restricted fund8
16
1,161,122
366,000
301.778
1,818.900
975,488
317,123
97,999
1,390,610
18
18
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject
to the small companies, regime and in accordance with FRS 102 SORP.
The financial statements were epproved by the Directors on 3 July 2024 and signed on their behalf by..
M A E Suthern
Director
The notes on pages 16 to 21 fomi an integral part of these financial ststements.
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THE FARMING COMMUNITY NETWORK
(A CHARIT ABLE COMPANY LIMITED B Y GUARANTEE)
STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Notes
2024
2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIWTIES
Nel inccffiel lexpernlilurel for the year
Adjustments for..
Depredation
Ilncreasell decrease In debtors
Increasel Idecieasel In creditors
Interest recelved
Revaluation Igalnll loss on inveslmenl
Net cash froml Ius•d Inl opgrnling aGtlvlll•s
428,290
27.435
15,664
122.2851
9,896
112.9731
181,7501
336.842
13.110
14.865
12,3321
17,071)
21,688
67.695
13
14
12
CASH FL¢)WS FROM INVESTING ACTllnTleS
Sale of Investments
Purchase of langible fixed a85ets
Purchase of investments
Interest received
Net cash froml luwl) In Invwtlng actlvltles
12
434.231
12
1278.7491
12.973
168,45S
7.071
7.071
CHANGE IN CASH ANO CASH EQUIVALENT8 IN THE YEAR
505.297
74,786
C98h and ca8h eqL5iV8lenls brought forward
884,687
809,921
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CAIIRIED FORWARD
1.389.984
884.687
ANALYSIS OF CHANGe8 IN NeT OE8T
Cash and c88h equlv81ent8
1,389.984
884,687
The notes on pages 16 to 21 fomi an int8gral part of these financial ststements.

THE FARMING COMMUNITY NETWORK
(A CHARIT ABLE COMPANY LIMITED B Y GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
at 31 March 2024
AccouNTING POLICIES
Company and charitable status
The Famiing Community Ne￿Ork. a public benefit entity, is incorporated in England and Wales as a company
limited by guarantee not having a share capital. Each member has undertaken to contribute to the assets in the
event of winding up a sum not exceeding £1. The charitable company is a registered charity. The registered office
is given on page 2.
Basis of preparatlon and assessment of going concem
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to
include certain items at fair value, in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and
Reporting by Charities ISORP 2019)" applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), issued in October 2019, the
Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial st8tements are set out below. These
policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise staled.
Funds
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Directors in furtherance of
the general objectives of the charity and which have not been design8ted for other purposes Desi
nated funds are
unrestricted funds set aside by the Directors out of unrestricted general funds for specific future purposes or
projects. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors
or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost5 of raising and administering such funds
are charged against the specific fund.
Income recognition
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities ISOFAI when the charity is legally entitled
to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is
probable that the income will be received.
For donations to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing.
If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of perfomiance before entitlement can be
obtained then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within
the control of the charity and it is probable thal they will be fulfilled.
No amount is included in the financial statements for volunteer time in line with the SORP. Further detsil is given in
the Trustees, Annual Report.
For legacies, entitlement is the earlier of the charity being notified of an impending distribution or the legacy being
received. At this point income is recognised. On occasion legacies will be notified to the charity however it is not
possible to measure the amount expected to be distributed. On these occasions, the legacy is treated as a
contingent asset and disclosed.
Expenditure recognition
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all
costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make
payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be
measured reliably.
Taxatlon
The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedul8 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to
pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a
charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.
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THE FARMING COMMUNITY NETWORK
(A CHARIT ABLE COMPANY LIMITED B Y GUARANTEE)
Tanglble Fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are initially recorded at cost. Depreciation is provided on all fixed assets at rates calculated
to write off the cost, less estimated residual value based on prices prevailing at the date of acquisition, of each
asset evenly over its expected useful life as follows..
offi￿ equipment
3 years straight line
Investments
Investments are recognised initially at fair value which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs.
Subsequenlly, they are measured at fair value with changes recognised in 'Gainslllosses) on investments, in the
SOFA if the shares are publicly traded or the fair value can otheMise be measured reliably.
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material
uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and
expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is
sufficient wlth the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concem.
CRincAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIPMTION UNCERTAINTY
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, which are described in note 1, the Directors are required to
make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not
readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience
and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimate5 and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basls. Revisions to accounting estimates
are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period
of the revision and future periods rf the revision affects both current and future periods.
The Directors do not consider there are any critical judgements or sources of estimation uncertainty requiring
disclosure beyond the accounting policies listed above.
INCOME- DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
G￿er81
Unrestncted
Rastrfdad
2024
2023
Voluntary Income
From churches
From events & actlvSlles
From Individuals and other organlsallon8
Legaae8
Glft aid lax refunded
Grant$ received 18ee note 41
49,4(
3.647
29,365
210,2(￿?
3,904
53,053
29,366
398,867
233,319
11,447
513,021
1,239,072
49.318
5.079
190,678
100,459
7.512
484,894
188,667
229,415
11,447
231,316
710,251
281,705
528.821
For 2023, £535.005 was general unreslricled income and £302.935 wa8 restricted income.
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THE FARMING COMMUNITY NETWORK
(A CHARIT ABLE COMPANY LIMITED B Y GUARANTEE)
GRANTS RECEIVED
Gener
UnrestAded
Restricted
2024
2D23
DEFRA and Regional Development Agencles
Rlchard Oattey Foundation
NFU Mutual Charitable Trust
Westminster Foundatton
P D Hook Ltd
Cereal Fruits
E L Flemming Chari18ble Trust
Mercer Family
Krislina Martin Charitable Trust
Belty Lawes FoundatlDn
Deepest Books
Agrowsla
Hutchinson Chadlable Tru81
Hook 2 Sisters
Prlnce's Gounlry5ide Fund
Quallty Equipment
Duchy ol Lancaster Benevolent Fund
Lord Leverhulmes Charitable Tru81
Agri
Ricardo
Diana Startin Charllable Tru81
LKAB
LJ8eits
LMVVDC Ltd
Ar￿
Pilchup
Huggale Worfd Farms
Cran8wlck
OFenfield
Rulewood
Other grants g £5,000
Total
gr Notg 3
1Q2,917
75,000
80,000
102,917
75,000
80,000
103,067
75,000
70,000
30,000
20,000
15,382
10,050
10,000
10,000
10,000
10.000
10.000
8,000
10,000
10,000
10.oc
10.000
10,000
8,000
10,000
10.000
8,000
10,000
3,550
5,125
5,000
5,000
5,025
5,625
5,219
5,219
10,000
10,000
15,082
15,082
5,000
5,000
5,000
4000
s.000
B.000
9,261
21,095
10,000
5,000
15,000
5,000
5,000
9,261
11.095
10,000
10,000
5,000
15,000
5,000
5,000
88,097
216.316
3.350
296 705
74.070
513021
For 2023, £205.759 was general unrestricted grant income and £279,135 was restricted grant income.
UNPAID VOLUNTARY SERVICES
The value of unpaid voluntary services provided by individuals has n
I been included within the Statement of Financial Activities
as either income or expenLliture. In the year under review that value is calculated as £290,61012023'. £247,445), represenling
entirely volunteer costs Iplease refer to Trustees, Report for further infomatr'onl. If this value wa8 included the Statement of
Financial Activities would be ￿VIsed with both income and expenditure increasing by £290,610.
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Actlvltle
undertakon
dlrecuy
Support
*1$
Tot
Loc81 a¢ll￿ty
Publiaty
Supportlng volunteer8
Training
358,945
150,834
96,080
65,238
671.097
503,175
210.703
134.179
95,174
943.231
59.869
38,099
2g,936
272.134
£318,510 {2023.' £64,518) of the above costs were attributable lo restricted funds. £624,721 12023.. £789,855) of the above
costs were attribut3ble to unrestricted funds.
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THE FARMING COMMUNITY NETWORK
(A CHARIT ABLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
ALLOCATION OF SUPPORT COSTS
Supportsng
volunlew5
Raislng
rund8
acbmty
PuNialy
Training
Subtot81
Total
Salaries and wages c08ts
Travel
Office administration ￿sts
Depreaalion
Governance costs
73,0(K>
8,804
26.765
8.301
27,360
144.230
30.301
3.655
11,110
19,283
2,326
7.070
2,193
7,227
38,099
15,151
137,735
1,827
16.612
5.555
50,500
1,724
15.664
5.679
51.623
29,936 272.134
46,825
2,175
6,079
184,560
18,787
56,579
15,664
62,575
338.165
11.357
59.869
10,952
66.031
£6,53212023.' £4.8111 of the above raising funds co$ls were attributabl8 to rèstricted funds £59,49912023'. £54,300) of the
above raising funds Costs We￿ attributable to unrestricted funds.
GOVERNANCE COSTS
2024
2023
Legal and professional fee5
Audit 8nd accountancy
Board expenses
29,810
4,600
4,760
39.170
8.628
10.742
62,573
The auditor's remuneration amounts to an audit fee of £5,00012023.- £nill and other services of £3,62612023.. £4,600).
STAFF COSTS
2024
2023
Vvages and salaries
Soc581 security Gosts
other pension c0818
561,061
46,504
55,043
662,808
539,406
43,911
24,495
607,812
The average number of employees, including part-time. during the year was 2212023.. 211. The full time equivalent number wa8
1612023. 161.
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The charge for th8 period was £55,043 {2023.' £24,495).
The defined contribution liability is allocated lo unrestricted funds.
The number of employees who ￿ceiVed total employee benefits {excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000 is
as follows..
£80.CMJO- £90,000
10
DIRECTORS, REMUNERATION AND KEY MANAGEfvJENT PERSONNEL
No remunèration was paid to Directors for their services, and £841 was paid as reimbursement of travel expenses to 3 of the
trustees.
The lotal amount of employee benefrts received by key management ￿rSonnel is £91,55412023'. £90,628}.
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TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Offire
equipment
C￿t or valuation:
Al l￿ri1 2023
Al 31 March 2024
123.105
123 105
DgprgclatS9n:
Al 1 April 2023
ear
Charge for the L.
Al 31 March 2024
107,441
15,664
123,105
Net book value
Al 31 Pilarch 2024
A11A ri12023
15.664
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THE FARMING COMMUNITY NETWORK
(A CHARIT ABLE COMPANY LIMITED B Y GUARANTEE)
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INVESTMENTS
2024
2023
Markel value al 1 April 2023
Acquisition8 al cost
Sales proceeds from disposals
Gainlllossl in the year
Mafkel value 8131 March 2024
524.932
278.749
1434,2311
81,750
451,200
546,620
121.6881
524,932
Inve8lmenls 81 mafk81 value comprlsed..
Rathbone Unil Trust Management Core Investment Fund for Char(ties Income Fund
M&G Equllles Inve81menl Fund for Charllles ICharifund} Acc
Cash
410,233
40,967
455.OLXI
41,872
28.060
524,932
451.200
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DE8TORS
2024
2023
Amounts lalllng due wlthln ono year
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued Income
Gift Aid lax refund
20,300
675
5.000
25,875
575
3,590
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CREDITORS
2024
2023
Trade t￿dI(013
Other taxes and 50dal security
other creditors
Acuued expenses
6.111
10.270
12,503
11,075
8,500
48,159
6.000
ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENTS IN DEFERRED INCOME:
2024
2023
Al 1 April 2023
Income defer￿d in year
Amount released In year
Al 31 March 2024
7,917
7,917
17,917)
7,917
Deferred income represents funding income received in advance.
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FUNOS ANALYSIS
General
Unre¥triLl¥d
fvnd
Des￿nated
Unrestridad
fvnd
R•atdcted fund
2024
2023
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
451,200
758,081
148,1591
1,161,122
451,200
1,415,859
148,1591
1,818,900
540,5
888.277
138.2631
1,390,610
356,000
301,778
Nel assets
356,000
301,778
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MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1 Apdl
2023
IncK)ming
resources
Outg￿ng
r8sources
At31
March 2024
Transfers
Restrl¢tqd funds
Voluntary income
Farmwell 2024-27 support programrnes
97,999
348,821
180.000
1310,0421
115,0001
136,778
165.000
UnrgBtrlctgd lund$
Designated
General
317.123
975.488
1,390,610
38.877
{38.8771
356,000
1.161.122
1,818.900
826,981
1,355,802
1602.4701
1927,512)
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THE FARMING COMMUNITY NETWORK
{A CHARIT ABLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
17
ULMMATE CONTROLLING PARTY
The charfty is urKJerthe control of ils Board of directorsltrustees.
18
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There are no related paty Iransadions during the perfod12023'. £nlll.
21