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Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust

Also known as: Boat

Provides advice, training and other assistance to farmers and their immediate trainers and advisers in developing countries, also runs courses on college administration in Devon and overseas for foreign nationals of developing countries.

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Activities & Mission

Provides advice, training and other assistance to farmers and their immediate trainers and advisers in developing countries, also runs courses on college administration in Devon and overseas for foreign nationals of developing countries.

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

Latest Income
£5,859
Latest Expenditure
£19,600

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 334.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 334.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2023.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023
£19,521
£5,5600 / 0
2022
£10,851
£1,4910 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust

What does Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust do?

Provides advice, training and other assistance to farmers and their immediate trainers and advisers in developing countries, also runs courses on college administration in Devon and overseas for foreign nationals of developing countries.

How much income did Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust report in 2023?

Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £6k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust registered as a charity?

Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 February 1993 as charity number 1017527. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust?

Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Philip Harris. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust operate?

Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1017527.

Details

Address
8 Slade Close
OTTERY ST. MARY
EX11 1SX
Registration Date
25 February 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1017527
Charity Number
1017527

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Trustees

John Philip Harris Chair
Adrian Lindsay Gaunt
ALAN COOPER
Also governs 2 other charities
DAVID GEORGE WENDOVER
MICHAEL JOHN FAWLEY PASH
MR WILLIAM JOHN VELLACOTT MBE
PETER THOMAS REED
VIVIEN MARY HORTON
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Boat

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