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Acton Scott Heritage Farm

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1206770
Status
Registered
Registered
Jan. 29, 2024
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Acton Scott Heritage Farm
Acton Scott
CHURCH STRETTON
Shropshire
SY6 6QN

Activities

The objects of the CIO are the advancement of education through operation of a heritage working farm which will provide in situ vocational courses to the general public in rural and endangered skills and crafts, and demonstrate historical agricultural practices. It will display and preserve historic buildings and equipment, promote biodiversity, and seek to enhance wellbeing through nature.

Objects: (1) For The Public Benefit, The Advancement Of Education Through Operation Of A Heritage Working Farm Which Will:(a) Provide In Situ Vocational Courses To The General Public In Rural And Endangered Skills And Crafts, Agricultural Practices, Historical Innovation, Diversification And Sustainability In Relation To The Field To Fork Cycle / Food Supply Chain.(b) Provide School And College Visits For Practical On-Site Experiences For Students In Line With The National Curriculum.(c) Provide Other Vocational Training For Students And The General Public As Agreed By The Trustees That Enhances The Understanding Of Agriculture And Rural Practices From The Past And For The Future, And The Health Benefits Of Engaging With The Natural Environment.(d) Preserve And Display Historic Buildings On Site.(e) Display And Demonstrate Agricultural Items Of Historical Significance To Rural Life.(2) To Promote For The Benefit Of The Public The Conservation Protection And Improvement Of The Physical And Natural Environment By Promoting Biological Diversity.(3) To Provide Or Assist In The Provision Of Facilities In The Interests Of Social Welfare For Recreation Or Other Leisure Time Occupation For The Public At Large With The Object Of Improving Their Conditions Of Life.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Animals, Environment/conservation/heritage, Recreation
Who
Children/young People, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Shropshire

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £349,040 £73,166

Trustees

Name Appointed
Sarah Farquhar (Chair) June 6, 2023
Dr Megan Janet Lawton DProf June 6, 2023
Francis Stackhouse Acton June 6, 2023
Josephine Dawn Walker June 6, 2023
Mark Neil Bolton Feb. 6, 2024