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Rare Breeds Survival Trust

Rare Breeds Survival Trust LTD, R B S T

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
269442
Status
Registered
Registered
June 25, 1982
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Not Defined

Address

Address
Rare Breeds Survival Trust
National Agricultural Centre
Stoneleigh Park
KENILWORTH
CV8 2LG

Contact

Activities

RBST works to conserve the UKÔÇÖs rare native breeds of farm animals and acts as a last resort against the extinction of a native breed from disease, inbreeding or changes in fashion. RBSTÔÇÖs mission is to promote pedigree rare breeds; support and encourage responsible breeding programmes; maintain a gene bank of rare bloodlines; and carry out technical breed research.

Objects: 2. Objectsthe Objects For Which The Trust Is Established And Which Shall Be For Charitable Purposes Only Are To Do All Or Any Of The Following Things For The Purpose Of Attaining The Objects If And So Far As Allowed By Law And Observing And Performing Whatever May Be Required By Law In Order Legally To Carry Out The Objects2.1 For The Benefit Of The Public To Ensure The Preservation Of Breeds And Breeding Groups Of Domestic Livestock Of Importance In The Promotion Of Agriculture Being Breeds At Risk, And Having Characteristics Worthy Of Preservation In The Interest Of Zoological Research And Education To Ensure The Preservation Of Genes Of Special Or Potential Value In Hybridisation And Other Work.2.2 To Conduct Carry Out And Promote Research (Including The Sponsoring Thereof) Into The Foregoing Matters Which Constitute The Objects Of The Trust And Into Related Matters Directed To Increasing The Sum Of Communicable Knowledge Thereof And To Publish The Results Of Any Such Research. 2.3 Throughout These Articles 'Charitable' Means Charitable In Accordance With The Law Of England And Wales Provided That IT Will Not Include Any Purpose Which Is Not Charitable In Accordance With Section 7 Of The Charities And Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. For The Avoidance Of Doubt, The System Of Law Governing The Constitution Of The Charity Is The Law Of England And Wales.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Animals, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Country
Northern Ireland, Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees Accounts
Dec. 31, 2024 £933,509 £687,737 £3,802,782 7 PDF
Dec. 31, 2023 £729,834 £699,259 £3,373,229 8
Dec. 31, 2022 £575,653 £664,201 £3,309,851 7
Dec. 31, 2021 £712,546 £607,149 £3,695,353 7
Dec. 31, 2020 £635,686 £701,954 £3,214,850 9

Trustees

Name Appointed
John Atkinson (Chair) Aug. 29, 2019
Claire Louise Whittle July 4, 2024
Hilary Shenton March 19, 2026
James Henry Dalrymple Fanshawe Oct. 22, 2020
Jan Valentine McCourt April 26, 2024
Joanna Mary Swiers March 19, 2026
John William Reed Nov. 5, 2024
Mark Richard Davies Jan. 13, 2025
Morven Rose Campbell May 14, 2025
Prof James Gordon Dalrymple Prendergast Oct. 12, 2023
Thomas Philip Fairfax April 26, 2024