The Farrer Trust
Analysis
The Farrer Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Milton Keynes. It was registered in January 1989, 37 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Farrer Trust reported income of £238k and spending of £234k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £220k to £238k (+8.0%), an average of +1.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Farrer Trust sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Cornwall Garden Society (£237k), Another Way (£238k) and City of Norwich Aviation Museum (£236k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision of secure accommodation for persons in difficult circumstances. The provision of a support network for the disabled and elderly residents. The maintenance and provision of the Village Hall for public use.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Cornwall Garden Society | Launceston | £237k |
| Another Way | Cornwall | £238k |
| City of Norwich Aviation Museum | Norfolk | £236k |
| Proper Job Resource Centre | Newton Abbot | £239k |