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Biodynamic Agricultural Association

Also known as: Biodynamic Association or Bda

To research, educate and promote knowledge of the Biodynamic concepts and methods initiated by Dr Rudolf Steiner for the betterment of farming, forestry and gardening.

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Activities & Mission

To research, educate and promote knowledge of the Biodynamic concepts and methods initiated by Dr Rudolf Steiner for the betterment of farming, forestry and gardening.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£491,637
Latest Expenditure
£563,919

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 60.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 17% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 57% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 37% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £244,979
Charitable Activities £311,644
Other Trading £0
Investments £9,653
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £344,402
Raising Funds £1,792
Governance £12,732
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£491,637
£563,9190 / 1
2023
£434,255
£466,0020 / 3
2023
£566,276
£346,194£344,402£612,005£397,9849 / 6
2022
£441,011
£494,1800 / 1
2021
£439,605
£441,7790 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Biodynamic Agricultural Association

What does Biodynamic Agricultural Association do?

To research, educate and promote knowledge of the Biodynamic concepts and methods initiated by Dr Rudolf Steiner for the betterment of farming, forestry and gardening.

How much income did Biodynamic Agricultural Association report in 2024?

Biodynamic Agricultural Association reported total income of £492k and reported expenditure of £564k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Biodynamic Agricultural Association?

Biodynamic Agricultural Association has a program ratio of 60.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Biodynamic Agricultural Association registered as a charity?

Biodynamic Agricultural Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 August 2014 as charity number 1158301. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Biodynamic Agricultural Association?

Biodynamic Agricultural Association is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Biodynamic Agricultural Association operate?

Biodynamic Agricultural Association operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Biodynamic Agricultural Association a registered charity?

Yes — Biodynamic Agricultural Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158301.

Details

Address
BDA
OpenHouse
Painswick Inn
Gloucester Street
Stroud
Gloucest
Registration Date
20 August 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5045766
Charity Number
1158301

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Trustees

IAN STANLEY BAILEY
Also governs 3 other charities
Jenni Rosenbrock
Jennifer Steward
Jeremy Stephens
Spencer Christy

Also Known As

  • Biodynamic Association or Bda

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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