Acorn Venture Association
Also known as: Acorn Farm
Wide range on animals to stroke and feed, animal petting pavilion, shop-selling home produce free range meat,eggs,ice cream, Cafe, plant sales, woodland walk, play area, horse rides/RDA, birthday party room hire, day care service for people with special needs, special events throughout the year i.e halloween night, xmas grotto.
Activities & Mission
Wide range on animals to stroke and feed, animal petting pavilion, shop-selling home produce free range meat,eggs,ice cream, Cafe, plant sales, woodland walk, play area, horse rides/RDA, birthday party room hire, day care service for people with special needs, special events throughout the year i.e halloween night, xmas grotto.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 283). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,192,411 | £763,582 | £447,201 | £3,168,019 | £2,684,490 | 35 / 0 |
| 2023 | £653,010 | £471,809 | £465,689 | £2,590,359 | £465,689 | 29 / 0 |
| 2022 | £706,459 | £440,310 | £429,115 | £2,511,989 | £429,115 | 24 / 0 |
| 2021 | £485,299 | £339,377 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £382,065 | £363,689 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Acorn Venture Association
What does Acorn Venture Association do?
Wide range on animals to stroke and feed, animal petting pavilion, shop-selling home produce free range meat,eggs,ice cream, Cafe, plant sales, woodland walk, play area, horse rides/RDA, birthday party room hire, day care service for people with special needs, special events throughout the year i.e halloween night, xmas grotto.
How much income did Acorn Venture Association report in 2024?
Acorn Venture Association reported total income of £1.19m and reported expenditure of £764k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Acorn Venture Association?
Acorn Venture Association has a program ratio of 37.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 283 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Acorn Venture Association registered as a charity?
Acorn Venture Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 March 1986 as charity number 516925. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Acorn Venture Association?
Acorn Venture Association is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER JOHN RODERICK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Acorn Venture Association operate?
Acorn Venture Association operates in Knowsley, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Acorn Venture Association a registered charity?
Yes — Acorn Venture Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 516925.
Details
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Depot Road
LIVERPOOL
L33 3AR
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Also Known As
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- 14 May 2026
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