# GLOBAL FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURAL JOURNALISM

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1205235
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Oct. 17, 2023
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1205235


## Contact

- **Address:** 13 George Lane, MARLBOROUGH
- **Postcode:** SN8 4BX
- **Phone:** 02074862289
- **Email:** GFAJ.secretariat@gmail.com
- **Website:** www.gfaj.ngo



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN THE SUBJECTS OF AGRICULTURAL JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF IMPROVING AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS, THROUGHOUT THE WORLD BY:• PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, TRAINING, SUPPORT AND PRACTICAL ADVICE RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATION;• INITIATING AND SUPPORTING NEW AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION NETWORKS;• PROVIDING ORGANISATIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR WORLDWIDE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CONFERENCES,• WORKSHOPS, TOURS AND SEMINARS ON AGRICULTURAL TOPICS THAT WILL EDUCATE JOURNALISTS, COMMUNICATORS AND MEDIA WORKERS;• PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR TRAINING NEW ENTRANTS TO THE PROFESSION; AND• FORMULATING SUPPORT AND BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING ON FARMING AND FOOD SECURITY TOPICS.

**Activities:** GFAJ supports development and growth of agricultural journalism, helping to improve agricultural development and public understanding of food and agricultural systems throughout the world. We provide financial assistance, education, training, support and advice; and organise activities including conferences, workshops, tours and seminars to educate journalists, communicators and media workers.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** Education/training, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Albania
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Bangladesh
- Belgium
- Benin
- Brazil
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Chile
- Congo (Democratic Republic)
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Hungary
- Iran
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Kenya
- Liberia
- Mexico
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Northern Ireland
- Norway
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Romania
- Rwanda
- Scotland
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tanzania
- The Gambia
- Togo
- Trinidad And Tobago
- Turkey
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United States
- Zambia
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £1000 | £0 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Jane Craigie** (Chair) — appointed Oct. 15, 2025
- Dr Owen Roberts — appointed Oct. 15, 2025
- Jacqueline Wijbenga — appointed Oct. 15, 2025
- Jefferson Massah Togbah — appointed Oct. 15, 2025
- Leigh Alexander Bryce Raford OAM — appointed Oct. 15, 2025
- Lena Gunilla Johansson — appointed Oct. 18, 2023
- Lucas McKelvie — appointed Oct. 15, 2025
- Magdalena du Toit — appointed Oct. 15, 2025