Woodgate Valley Urban Farm Ltd
Analysis
Woodgate Valley Urban Farm Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in May 1989, 37 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02385096). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Woodgate Valley Urban Farm Ltd reported income of £52k and spending of £88k, spending 170% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £15k to £52k (+236%), an average of +35% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 150%. Over the whole period it spent 124% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Woodgate Valley Urban Farm Ltd sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Epsom Canine Rescue (£52k), Save Our Strays (£52k) and Wild Things Rescue (£51k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Woodgate Valley Urban Farm is a focus for the empowerment & practical involvement of people from the local community in rural activities.. There is an emphasis upon young people, the disadvantaged, and the underprivileged to whom we give general support, life skills training & basic confidence in a non judgemental environment. We are members of Social Farms & Gardens.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Epsom Canine Rescue | Redhill | £52k |
| Save Our Strays | Redcar | £52k |
| Wild Things Rescue | Lincoln | £51k |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Shropshire Branch | Shrewsbury | £52k |