The Tam O'shanter Cottage Urban Farm Trust
Analysis
The Tam O'shanter Cottage Urban Farm Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wirral. It was registered in August 1976, 50 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Tam O'shanter Cottage Urban Farm Trust reported income of £149k and spending of £145k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £136k to £149k (+9.3%), an average of +2.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 28%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Tam O'shanter Cottage Urban Farm Trust sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Steel Valley Project (£148k), Brighton and Hove Estates Conservation Trust (£150k) and Colchester North District Scout Council (£148k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Manage a city farm on the outskirts of Birkenhead, Wirral for public recreation and education. With a small collection of farm animals, cafe, nature trail, special events and gift shop the farm also provides opportunities for volunteers to be involved from maual tasks to fundraising.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Steel Valley Project | Sheffield | £148k |
| Brighton and Hove Estates Conservation Trust | Tunbridge Wells | £150k |
| Colchester North District Scout Council | Suffolk | £148k |
| Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Canal Trust Limited | Newent | £151k |