The Stonebridge City Farm
Analysis
The Stonebridge City Farm is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottingham. It was registered in July 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06509944). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Stonebridge City Farm reported income of £542k and spending of £527k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £513k to £542k (+5.6%), an average of +1.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Stonebridge City Farm sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Measham Family Christian Foundation (£542k), Carer Support Eden (£542k) and Oasis Lord's Hill (£541k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 52% and charitable activities 48%. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 3.0%. Reserves of £161k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 15 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 52%
- Charitable activities 48%
- Investments 0.1%
In the charity's own words
Founded in 1978 to support disadvantaged people facing exclusion, disability, mental ill health or unemployment. We provide training, support and therapeutic experiences through animals, gardens, and community activities. Free to enter, the farm fosters inclusion and wellbeing for all who visit, while promoting learning, connection, sustainability, and care for nature.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Measham Family Christian Foundation | Middlesex | £542k |
| Carer Support Eden | Penrith | £542k |
| Oasis Lord's Hill | London | £541k |
| Headway Cardiff and South East Wales | Penarth | £542k |