Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/07/2024 Period start date To 30/06/2025 Period end date
Charity name: The Farmschool
Charity registration number:1161991
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Farmschool is a charity dedicated to promoting and advancing awareness in everyone but particularly 10-18 year old school children of where their food comes from, how it is produced and how farmers preserve the environment |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Delivering a programme for Key Stage 4 (14-16 year old students) to help bring to life the topics of provenance, food labelling, assurance standards, primary production and sustainability. We also held two schools weeks which were widely advertised combining activities and experiences with a pumpkin farm and sunflower farm during September and October. We have also hosted a number of small SEN groups |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes, they have |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We apply for grants when required to help us deliver specific programmes. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The majority of our beneficiaries have never visited a farm before. We endeavour to enrich their lives through experiencing and exploring the role of the countryside. We are endeavouring to raise our activities into the local |
| community with more farm walks and talks |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Trustee and Chair Ian Pigott is present to oversee each visit. Our bee keepers volunteer, and farm staff are present to help with visits All of our administration is delivered by a volunteer. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Interest has continued to grow. We have delivered our programme in house and also volunteered elsewhere sharing our expertise. We have visits from a number of schools from underserved backgrounds. Some of the interest in pursuing a career in farming and environmental services has been piqued. We have continued to advise and give talks to other charities, farming organisations and interest groups on the importance of a ground-based knowledge of green space, habitats, biophilia and food production. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Outcomes have been exceeded. More impactful delivery. Advising others of the importance of the space within which our charity operates. Reconnecting young people with the outdoors, food and farming |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | None. This past year we have continue to largely self fund. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We have delivered more charitable work without charge. Therefore our cash position is strong. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We are looking to employ a part time person who will assist with bookings and general administration. We appointed someone but they had to step away for personal reasons. We are looking again. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 41882.48 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Being able to service the demand with our resources |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Expertise in education, food trends, retail, and agriculture. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | The Trustees have been kept updated of the charity’s performance and targets. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name The Farmschool
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1161991
Charity’s principal address The Farmschool
Annables Farm
Kinsbourne Green
Harpenden
Herts
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Ian Pigott
2 Susan Siddall
3 Victoria Harris
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Ian Pigott | |
Chair |
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| 30/04/26 | |
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| Charity Name The Farmschool 1 |
Charity Name The Farmschool 1 |
Charity Name The Farmschool 1 |
No (if any) 161991 |
CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
Period start date 7/1/2024 |
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Period end date 6/30/2025 |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
| to the nearest £ A1 Receipts 1,492 - - - - - - - 1,492 - - Sub total- Total receipts 1,492 A3 Payments 567 - - - - - - - - Sub total 567 - - Sub total - Total payments 567 Net of receipts/(payments) 925 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end 25,958 Cash funds this year end 26,883 Unrestricted funds Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15,000 15,000 |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 1,492 - - - - - - - 1,492 - - - 1,492 567 - - - - - - - - 567 - - - 567 925 - 40,958 41,883 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Details Details Details Details Signature Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 26,883 15,000 - - - - 26,883 15,000 OK OK Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Ian Pigott Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| Date of approval |
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| Ian Pigott | 30.04.26 |