Progressive Farming Trust Limited
Efrc, Elm Farm Research Centre Organic Advisory Service, The Organic Research Centre, The Organic Research Centre, Elm Farm
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 281276
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Nov. 6, 1980
- Legal form
- Charitable company
- Area of benefit
- The United Kingdom And Overseas
Address
- Address
- T/A ORGANIC RESEARCH CENTRE
Trent Lodge
Stroud Road
CIRENCESTER
GL7 6JN
Contact
- Phone
- 01488658298
- [email protected]
- Website
organicresearchcentre.com
Activities
The Progressive Farming Trust is committed to developing sustainable land management and food production systems based on organic/ agroecological principles; fostering knowledge exchange and influencing public debate with sound evidence, to help meet human nutritional needs with safe, affordable, high quality food that enhances the natural environment and ensures the health and wellbeing of all.
Objects: 3 Objects3.1 The Charity’s Objects Are Specifically Restricted To The Advancement Of Public Education By The Promotion, Encouragement And Advancement Of Knowledge Of, And Research And Experiments Into Agriculture, Organic Farming And Technical, Economic And Social Sciences And Appropriate Or Intermediate Technology Whether Within The UK Or Otherwise.3.2 Nothing In The Articles Shall Authorise An Application Of The Property Of The Charity For Purposes Which Are Not Charitable In Accordance With Section 7 Of The Charities And Trustee Investment (scotland) Act 2005 And/or Section 2 Of The Charities Act (northern Ireland) 2008
Classification
- How
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Other Charitable Activities
- What
- Education/training, Environment/conservation/heritage
- Who
- Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £1,012,257 | £1,008,947 | £1,426,203 | 19 |
| March 31, 2024 | £1,273,251 | £1,526,656 | £1,433,496 | 21 |
| Oct. 31, 2022 | £747,132 | £1,086,256 | £1,651,429 | 23 |
| Oct. 31, 2021 | £1,191,608 | £1,221,096 | £2,175,459 | 21 |
| Oct. 31, 2020 | £2,163,903 | £1,393,506 | £2,271,207 | 20 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Brock James Bergseth | March 27, 2026 |
| David Timothy Miller | Feb. 12, 2026 |
| Dr Susannah Mary Lee Bolton | June 25, 2025 |
| Honor May Eldridge | June 16, 2021 |
| Nicholas Charles Skinner | March 27, 2026 |
| Professor JANET CAROLINE DWYER | June 16, 2021 |
| Victoria Louise Hird | July 1, 2024 |