Somerset Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs
Analysis
Somerset Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Somerset. It was registered in January 1961, 65 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides human resources, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Somerset Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs reported income of £62k and spending of £58k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £80k to £62k (-22%), an average of -6.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income dropped by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Somerset Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Offwell Recreation Ground and Village Hall Charity (£62k), Thriving Through Recreation (£62k) and 3rd Marlow Bridge Scout Group (£62k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
A rural youth organisation for all young people with an interest in the countryside aged 10-26 years. Recognised life skills are learnt by members who run their own clubs, chairing meetings, secretarial duties, treasurer duties and programme planning are just a few. Training and achievements in public speaking,sports and the arts are within the structured sports and competitions programme.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Offwell Recreation Ground and Village Hall Charity | Devon | £62k |
| Thriving Through Recreation | Dorset | £62k |
| 3rd Marlow Bridge Scout Group | Marlow | £62k |
| Pensnett and District Community Association | Brierley Hill | £62k |