Bath City Farm
Also known as: Bath City Farm Limited
The Farm provides volunteering opportunities, particularly for disadvantaged people and an informal educational environment for children, young people and their families, with an emphasis on healthy living and caring for the environment, we also hold community activities such as evening bat walks. The Farm offers year round open access to the meadows, woodland, wildlife pond and farmyard.
Activities & Mission
The Farm provides volunteering opportunities, particularly for disadvantaged people and an informal educational environment for children, young people and their families, with an emphasis on healthy living and caring for the environment, we also hold community activities such as evening bat walks. The Farm offers year round open access to the meadows, woodland, wildlife pond and farmyard.
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 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £977,161 | £937,714 | £686,925 | £1,017,819 | £219,980 | 43 / 150 |
| 2023 | £864,698 | £798,344 | £508,834 | £978,372 | £170,317 | 36 / 150 |
| 2022 | £593,385 | £517,055 | £330,022 | £912,018 | £238,759 | 25 / 150 |
| 2021 | £864,976 | £356,940 | £317,874 | £835,688 | £213,383 | 20 / 140 |
| 2020 | £401,968 | £302,260 | 0 / 130 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bath City Farm
What does Bath City Farm do?
The Farm provides volunteering opportunities, particularly for disadvantaged people and an informal educational environment for children, young people and their families, with an emphasis on healthy living and caring for the environment, we also hold community activities such as evening bat walks. The Farm offers year round open access to the meadows, woodland, wildlife pond and farmyard.
How much income did Bath City Farm report in 2024?
Bath City Farm reported total income of £977k and reported expenditure of £938k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bath City Farm?
Bath City Farm has a program ratio of 70.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bath City Farm registered as a charity?
Bath City Farm was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 October 1995 as charity number 1050202. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Bath City Farm?
Bath City Farm is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is William Henry Thomas Sheppard. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bath City Farm operate?
Bath City Farm operates in Bath And North East Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bath City Farm a registered charity?
Yes — Bath City Farm is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1050202.
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BA2 1NW
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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