THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Company Registration Number 06718297
Charity Number 1130259
DERBY COMMUNITY ACCOUNTANCY SERVICE
Babington Lodge
128 Green Lane
Derby
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THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Contents
Page
Members of the board and professional advisers
Trustees, annual report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
10
Notes to the financial statements
11-18

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
The board of trustees
Nicolas Searston - Chair
Fiona Hadfield - Treasurer
Christopher MorrÉs
William Case
Ceridwen MoTgan
Mark Lowe
Lorna Critchlow
Registered office
Agricultural Business Centre
Agricultural Way
Bakewell
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Independent Examiner
Mark Newey ACMA
Community Accountant
Derby Community Accountancy Service
Babington Lodge
128 Green Lane
Derby
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Bankers
Natwest
I Water Lane
Bakewell
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The trustees, who are also Directors for the purposes of the Companies Act, have pleasure in
presenting their report and th¢ unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31
March 2025
Structure, Governance and IVIanagement of the Farming Life Centre
The Fanning Life Centr¢ (hereinafter referred to as FLC), was incorporated as a Company
Limited by Guarantee and Registered Charity and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of
Association adopted on 8th October 2008.
Directors meet on a quarterly basis where they receive full financial reports from the Treasurcr, a
full project report from the Charity Manager and where they consider all other strategic issues
relating to the Charity.
FLC Volunteers are recruited via our friends and contacts, statutory partners and via our social
media accounts. We have worked with the Derbyshire Dales Council for Voluntsry Service and
other stakeholders to promote our request for volunteers. Our hard copy publicity materials, new
media and press releases include volunteer recruitment.
Our charity is open to everyone living in rural communities including farmers- we accept self-
referrals as well as referrals from social care and health professionals - therefore anyone who lives
in rural communities can seek support from the charity. Moreover, FLC is involved with rural
enterpriseslbusinesses and health so there is scope to support hard to reach individuals in a holistic
way.
Our activities are charitable and projects aim to benefit those most in need. We aim to tackle
wider detern]inants of health and impact on our rurallfarniing communities who are affect¢d by
distsnce decay. The FLC Board understands its obligations to manage resources wisely,
Throughout the year, regular reviews of contingency and emergency funds have been carried out
to ensure the charity is fully compliant. Given the challenges, the Board actively seeks to manage
risk to ensure continuation of the charity to reach increasing numbers of beneficiaries.
Risk Management
Major risks to which FLC might be exposed have been identified by the Board based on
information provided by (he Charity Manager and Treasurer. Where significant risks are
identified, a strategy for mitigating those risks will be developed and presented to the Board of
Trustees for approval.
Objective5 and Activities of the Farming Life Centre and Public Benefit
The objects of The Farn]ing Life Centre, as stated in its governing document.
'The reliefofsickness, promotion of health and reliefoffinancial hardship among thefarpning
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In Setting our objectives and planning our activities the trustees have given careful consideration
to the Charity Commission's gencral guidance on Public Benefit and to the obligations placed
upon us by Section 17 of the Charitics Act 2011. We can confinn that we have complied with the
duties placed upon us by this Act.
In accordance with these objects FLC has the following aims:
To encourage and support the economic well-being of farmers, rural families and
communities
To develop new initiatives and maintain existing programmes which help to improve the
health and well-being of farming and rural families and reduce health inequalities in this
population
To promote a particular culturelway of life - in all our work we promote and celebrate
Peak District hill farniing past, present and future.
FLC engages in the Following activities to meet these aims:
Sharing relevant information through our website and social media channels
Training and networking opportunities on a range of topics relating to developing personal
and professional skills.
Providing individual tailored support to help fam] businesses thrive, develop and become
more financially viable
Provide Fann Business infom]ation and support, identifying grants and schemes
Running projects to support communities at risk of rural and social isolation through our
Rural Social Groups
Offering a 'Rural Health and Well-being Outreach Service, with l- I support for clients,
signposting and befriending
Developing joint projects and collaborative working with other organisations
Representing FLC at strategic level and by being involved in various forums relating to
themes such as older people, health and the environment.
FLC Beneficiaries will be able to:
Fc¢l supported and listened to
Develop their skills, including business and crcative
Improve their confidence and s¢lf esteem through active participation
Develop, maintsin or improve their participation in community life by being part of our
social network
Becom¢ connected - andlor maintain their connections both with people and the
environment
Maintain better health - improve beneficiary well-being through involvemcnt with our
social network and learning skills that promote resilience and cnhance mental well-being
FLC has continued to. develop strong links with the National Fam]ers Union, Derbyshire Rural
Chaplaincy, Methodist Ministry, National Federation of Young Fam]ers Clubs, Fam]ing
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Community Foundations, Macmillan, Natural England, The Royal Countryside Fund, and other
rural/ health Isocial support community associates.
The FLC has policies which are based on clear objectives and organisational values and are
available for scrutiny on rcqucst.
Achievements and performance
During the year, FLC has made achievements in the following areas of work.
Projects and other notable pieces of work
Peak Farmers Grou
Using funding from the Peak District National Park Authority - Farniing in Protected Landscapes
the FLC set up a collaborative group run by farmers for farmers because nobody is better placed
to understand the challenges of farming than famiers themselves. The group is free to join and all
of the events are free and open to all farmers within the National Park and surrounding area.
Events have provided access to knowledge, methods and techniques supporting farni businesses to
make infomied decisions to prepare for the changes ahead and find out about what's new and
could benefit their fann. Events have included. farm walks, field trips, discussion, idea sharing,
networking and social events. There are over 300 mcmbers of this group which continues to
grow. Average attendance at meetings and events has been 45 individuals.
Farm
or The Futt4re - Ro
I Countr
side Fund and De
The Farming Life Centre have been a delivery partner for this programrne. It offered a package of
business and environmental skills to support Famiers, helping them to prepare for agricultural
policy changes over the coming years.
The programme consistcd of a welcome meeting, two workshops and I,. I support. After the
programme ended, all who signed up have access to a raft of resources, workshops and
opportunities to network delivered by the Royal Countryside Fund's Farn] Resilience Network
(FRN.) Defra, as part of their Futur¢ Farni ResilicnLe Fund, funded the programme.
Rural Social Grou
Our rural social groups continue to grow. They arc lively mcetings of retired and semi retired
farmers and family members who meet for tea and a chat wilh meals out and occasional speakers.
The social groups 2024125 were based in:
Ashford-in-the-watcr, which met monthly at the War Memorial Institute
Hartington. a monthly meeting at the Village Hall
Boylcstone, just south of Ashbournc based at the Methodist Church and they met monthly on a
Thursday.
Walkin
r Health - Monthl Farmers walLY
Led by trained walk leaders the short easy walks starting from different locations each month
and followed good paths with plenty of points of farn]ing interest. Walks took place on a
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takes about one hour at a steady, easy pace. The walks have been well attended with an average
attendance of 20.
FLC Kids Club..
During the six weeks summer holidays and the Octob¢r half term the charity continues to off¢r a
number of sessions in two areas: Hartington and Edale. Bringing children aged 5 -1 I togethcr to
celebrate farming and all things rural. We created a space where children had opportunities to.
make new friend5, develop their support network while being involved in a range of experiences.
Activitics included:
Plantltree identification
Mindfulness activities on the farn]
Tcam building
Animal husbandry skills
Interactjlearn about local wildlife
Learn about the environmentlsustainable farniing
Local Crafts
Listening to people talk about their jobs in agriculture
Tots on Farm..
This is a joyful and hands-on initiative that brings young children and their families onto working
farms across the Peak District. Designed to nurture early connections with nature, food, and
farming life, the sessions include interactive farni walks, animal encounters, seasonal crafts, and
storytelling in the outdoors. The programme supports early years development while fostering a
sense of belonging and curiosity in rural settings. It also offers a welcoming space for parents and
carers to connect, share experiences, and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of time spent on the farm.
Children & Youn
Peo
le - Fyorki
with Lad Manners and Ho
Valle
Colle
studenls..
Farming Life Centre has continued to strengthen its work with young people through an engaging
schools partnership project with Hope Valley College and Lady Manners School. The initiative
offers students hands-on experiences in fanning, food production, and rural life, helping them
explore career pathways in agriculturc and the environmcnt. Activities have included farm visits,
conservation tasks, mental health and resilience workshops, and sessions on rural crime
awareness. By connecting young people with local farn]ers and rural professionals, the project
fosters a decper understanding of countryside issues and supports the ncxt generation of rural
advocates.
Peak Women in A
'iculture.'
This initiative was fundcd by Derbyshire County Council's Locality Funding which has dellvered
a vibrant programme of activities designed to support and celcbrate women in farn)ing and rurdl
industri¢s across the Peak District. Highlights include seasonal gatherings on local farms,
practical workshops on topics such as preparing for lambing, tarm diversification, and wellbeing
sessions focused on mental health and resilTence. The group also hosted peer mentoring events,
storytelling evenings, and a summer farn] walk with guest speakers. These activities have helped
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Volunteerin
and Be
iendin
The Fatming Life Centre launched a new Volunteering and Befriending Project, funded
through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), to help tackle rural isolation and build
stronger community ¢onn¢ctions. The project traiTJS and supports volunteers to offer regular
companionship and practical help to individuals across the Peak District who may be expericncing
loneliness, health challcnges, or limited mobility. Alongside one-to-one befriending. volunteers
also take part in fami-based activitics, wellbeing walks, and community events, creating a
supportive network that promotes inclusion, wellbeing, and resilience in rural life.
Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees
Company law requires the Board of Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial
year, which give a true and fair view of th¢ stat¢ of the affairs of the charitable Company as at the
balance sheet date, and of its incoming resources and application of resources: including income
and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing those financial statements, the Board of
Trustees should follow best practice and:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume
that the Company will continue on that basis.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for maintaining proper accounting records that disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enabl¢
them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 1985 and any
subsequent revisions of that act. The Board of Trustees is 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 irregularities.
Members of the Board of Trustees, who are directors for thc purpose of company law and trustees
for thc pury)ose of charity law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set
out at the start of this report.
Accountants
During the year Derby Community Accountancy Scrvicc were appointed as Independent
Examiners for Thc Fanning Life Centrc.
This report has bccn prcpared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice:
Accounting and Reporting by Charities (issued in March 2005) and in accordance with the
with FRS 102.
Independent examiner
Mark Newey ACMA of Derby Community Accountancy will continue in offic¢ as independent
examiner for the ensuing year.

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Small conipany provisiolls
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies
under part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
Registered office:
Agricultural Business Centre
Agricultural Way
Bakewell
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Signed on behalf of the trustees
Nicholas Searston
Trustee
Approved by the trustees on 06 0 f*tsbef 20 2 5

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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
INDEPEL¥DENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on
pages 9 to 18.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examRner
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are
responsiblc for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required
for this year under section 144(2} of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an
independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is
eligible for independent examination, it is iny responsibility to:
examine the accounts under scction 145 of the 2011 Acl.
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of th¢ 2011 Act. and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner s report
My examination was carried out in accc>rdance with general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and
a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that
would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether th¢ accounts
present a "tru¢ and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement
below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attcntion:
which giv¢s me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, thc requiremcnts:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting
requirements of section 396 of Ihe Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles
of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have
not been met" or
To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of th¢ accounts to be reached.
2* I q)zg
Mark Newey ACMA
Derby Community Accountancy Service
Babington Lodge
128 Green Lane
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEARENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
Year to 31
Mar 2025
Total Funds
Yearto 31
Mar 2024
Note
Income from:
Donations
Charitable activities
Sundry income
Investment income
7,449
20,000
2J21
771
7,449
116,786
2,393
771
2,737
77,097
803
96,786
72
Total incoming resources
30,541
96,858
127,399
80,637
enditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
112,879
112,879
86,319
Total expenditure
112,879
112,879
86,319
Net ineome (expenditure)
before transfers
30,541
(16,021)
14,520
(5,682)
Transfer between funds
Net movement in funds
30,541
(16,021)
14,520
(5,682)
Fund balances at l Apr
2024
29,046
64J52
93J98
99,080
Fund balances at 31
March 2025
59,587
48J31
107,918
93,398
The company had no new or discontinued activities during the year.
The notes on pages 11 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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BALANCE SHEET
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Note
Fixed assets
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
10
108,622
93,568
108,622
93,568
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
11
(704)
(170)
Net current assets
107,918
93,398
Total assets less current liabilities
107,918
93,398
Net assets
107,918
93,398
The funds of the charity:
Restricted
Unrcstricted - general reserves
12
12
48,331
59,587
64,352
29,046
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS
107,918
93,398
For the year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under
section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors, responsibilities:_
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year
in question in accordance with section 476.
The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the
Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These financial statements have becn prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to
companies subject to the small companies regim¢.
These financial statements were approved by the directors and authorised for issu¢ on and are
signed on their behalf by:
Nicholas Searston
Dircctor
Date ¢% Oc*ober ￿25
Company Registration Number.. 06718297
The notes on pages 11 to 18 form part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation
uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:
Company information
The Faming Life Centre is a company limited by guarantee not having a share capital. The
company's registered office is at the Agricultural Business Ccntr¢, Agricultural Way,
Bakewell, DE45 1 AH. At the end of the year there were 7 Trustees, each of whom, under the
terms of thc Mcmorandum and Articles of Association, had undertaken to contribute the sum
not exceeding £1 in the evenl ora winding up of the company.
1.1 Accounting convention
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" ("FRS 102:,), "Accounting and
Reporting by Charities" the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS
102, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Ac¢ept¢d Accounting Practice as it applies
from l January 2016. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS EO2.
Th¢ accounts are prepared in Sterling which is the functional currency of the company
Monetary amounts in these financial statements to the nearest £.
The accounts have been prepared on historical cost convention apart from fixed asset
investments which are carried at market value. The principal accounting policies adopted are
set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the accounts, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the
charity has adequate resources to conlinue in opcrational existenc¢ for the f'orcseeable future.
Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the
accounts.
1.3 Charitable Funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the
general objectives of thc charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds eamiarked by the trustees for particular purposes.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or
through the terms of an appeal.
1.4 Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the
income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Gifts in kind have been
included at market value of gifts received and in assets acquired. No amounts are included in
the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.
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YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1.5 Resources expended
All expendittjre is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings
that iiggregate all costs rclating to the category. Where costs cannot be directly atlributed to
particular hcadings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of thc
resources. Fund-raising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not
include the costs of disseminating information in the support of the charitable activities.
1.6 Debtors
Trade and other dcbtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discounts
offered. Prepayments arc valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
1.7 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, othcr short-
term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Bank overdrafts are
shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.8 Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting
from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the
amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and
provisions are nomially recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade
discounts due.
1.9 Financial instruments
The charity has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic
financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction valuc
and subsequently measured at thcir settlement value.
Derecognitiort offinancial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecogniscd when the company's contractual obligations expire or
are discharged or cancelled.
1.10 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is rccognised in the period in which the
¢mployee's services arc rcceived.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when thc company is
demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an ernployee or to provide
termination benefits.
1.11 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling with section 505 of the Taxes Act
1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are
applied to its charitable objects.
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YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2. Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the directors are required to make
judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities
that are not readily apparent from other sources. Th¢ estimated and associated assumptions
are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual
results may differ from these estimates.
Donations
Total Funds
Year to 31
Mar 2025
Total Funds
Yearto31
Mar 2024
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Donations and fundraising
7,449
7,449
7,449
2,737
7,449
2,737
Income from charitable activities
Total Funds Total Funds
Unrestricted Restricted Year to 31
Yearto31
Funds
Funds
Mar 2025
Mar 2024
Macmillan Rural Health Outreach Project
Peak District National Park
Royal Countryside Fund
Rural Social Groups
Derbyshire Dales Public Health GGO
Derbyshire County Council Localities
Derbyshire Dales UKSPF
8,649
14,304
53,470
674
17,173
52,842
17,173
72,842
20,000
12,840
2,047
11,884
12,840
2,047
11,884
20,000
96,786
116,786
77,097
Investment income
Total Funds
Year to 31
Mar 2025
Total Funds
Yearto31
Mar 2024
Bank interest receivable (unrestricted)
771
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YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Analysis of expenditure
Employment costs
Project Costs
Travel Expenses
Training
Advertising/ Promotional
Bank charges
Computer Costs
Insurances
Rent
Officc Expenses
Other Prolessional Expenses
Accountancy
Sundry
52,092
11,878
3,114
283
305
13,419
4,262
150
1,511
2,394
750
2,460
1.622
14,330
800
1,605
807
650
2,280
2,416
11,532
790
172
112,879
86,319
Expenditure on charitable activities was £112,879 (2024: £86,319) of which £86,149 was
restricted (2024: £86,149).
Net (expenditure)lincome
Net (expenditure}/income for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
2025
2024
Independent Examiner's Fees
800
750
8. Directors and key management personnel
During the year trustees did not receive remuneration.
The key management personnel of the charity consist of the trustees.
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YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Fmployees
The average number of staff employed.by the charity during the financial year amounted to".
Year to
31 Mar
2025
Year to
31 Mar
2024
Direct Charitable Staff
Governance
The aggregate payroll c05t5 were:
Year to 31
Mar 2025
Yearto31
Mar 2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
68J39
51,266
1,237
826
69,576
52,092
No employee earned more than £60,000 per annum. No trustees were reimbursed for
expenditure.
10. Debtors
2025
2024
Trade debtors
11. Creditors: Amounts falling due Ivithin one year
2025
2024
Salaries
Pension costs
412
292
170
704
170
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12. AnAIy8is of charitable funds
Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds
At
IApr
2024
At
31Mar
2025
Incoming Outgoing Transfers
Unrestricted- General
Reserves
29,046
30,541
59,587
Total unrestricted funds
29,046
30,541
59,587
SWP Peakland Lives Projects
Rural Social Groups Funding
DEFRA/PCF Resilience
Programme
South West Peaks
Peak District National Park
Authority
Derbyshire Dales CVS GGO
Royal Countryside Fund -
FFTF
Derbyshire Dales Localities
Royal Countryside Fund
Derbyshire Dales UKSP
Peak District National Park
(Shows)
8,957
7,834
(8,957)
(4,401)
3,433
3,017
7,955
(3,017)
(3,917)
4,038
11,557
1,096
15,983
12,912
(26,490)
(12,033)
1,050
1,975
4,762
368
18,806
(4,762)
(2,415)
(33,813)
(11,884)
2,047
52,842
11,884
37,835
1,190
1,190
Total restricted funds
64,652
96,858 (112,879)
48,331
Total funds
93,398
127,399 (112,879)
107,918
South Wesl Peak (SWP) Peak Land Lives - A research and oral history project which aims to tell the
story of the agricultural heritage of the South West Peak from 1945 to present. The project and
published book are designed to give recognition to the agricultural history and communities, to
provide them with a sense of pride and help draw together th¢ farn)ing community.
DEFIU/PCF Resilience Programme - was spent on Salaries, Activities, Rent, Office Admin and
Professional fees.
Soulh Wesl Peaks - Coordinator to be used for this and organiselrun events and workshop5 on Farnis
depending on the issues/needs in that area.
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Peak District National Park Aulhorily - This funding has been used to run the Peak Farn]ers
Group - ten meetings in the year bringing fanners together and looking at how they can develop
their farn]ing business. A range of consultants attended the meetings both on farm and a various
venues giving talks on a range of topics. The group is driven by a steering group of working
fanners alongside FLC staff.
Derbyshire Dales CVS GGO - Funding to deliver kids club sessions in a rural community.
Sessions included, farn] walks, looking at soil, wildlife. den building and landscape painting with
a local artist.
Royal Countryside Fund- FFTF Cohort l of this programme with 70 famiers recruited. We
delivered a business and environmental workshop as well as ev¢nts to give famers opportunities
to find out more about topical issues. These workshops included. succession planning, farm
carbon and farm planning, all delivered by well respected consultants, FLC also organised l-l
sessions for participants in the programme
Derbyshire Dales Localities - This funding was used to part fund the role of Rural Resilience and
Business Development Coordinator, supporting fam]ers through sign posting to other
organisation, sharing infomiation and organising fami walks and talks.
Prince's Counlryside Fund General Fund- Mainly used for staff costs and office rental.
Royal Counlryside Fund- used for salary to further the Famiing for Future project.
Derbyshire Dales UKSP- The project trains and supports volunteers to offer regular
companionship and practical help to individuals across the Peak District who rnay be experiencing
loneliness, health challenges, or limited mobility.
Peak Dislrict National Park (Shows)- With funding through the Farming in Protected
Landscapes initiative, Farniing Life attended multiple agricultural shows across the Peak District,
significantly boosting its outreach and impact. Across these events, the charity engaged with
members of the community, distributed leaflets, and facilitated a significant number of
conversations around mental health, livestock safety, and rural crime. The shows also helped
connect new families to initiatives like Tots on Farn)s and Fann Club. These stattstics reflect the
growing recognition of how the Farming Life Centre is supporting rural wellbeing and resilience.
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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13. Analysis of net assets between funds
Tangible
rixed
assets
Other
net assets
Total
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted Reserves
59,587
59,587
Restricted funds
Rural Social Groups Funding
South West Peaks
Peak District National Park Authority
Derbyshire Dales CVS GGO
Royal Countryside Fund
3,433
4,038
1,050
1,975
37,835
3,433
4,038
1,050
1,975
37,835
48,331
48,331
Total funds
107,918
107,918
14. Related party transactions
The charity had no related party transactions that required disclosure.
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