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Fairfield Environment Trust

Through wholly-owned trading subsidiaries Bridge 5 Mill Limited and Kindling Trust Limited the charity provides office accommodation and conference venue for the voluntary / environmental sector at Bridge 5 Mill, Ancoats, Manchester; and delivers sustainable food projects, skills training and grows organic food, including by establishing the Kindling Farm at Barn Hey Farm, Tarbock .

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Activities & Mission

Through wholly-owned trading subsidiaries Bridge 5 Mill Limited and Kindling Trust Limited the charity provides office accommodation and conference venue for the voluntary / environmental sector at Bridge 5 Mill, Ancoats, Manchester; and delivers sustainable food projects, skills training and grows organic food, including by establishing the Kindling Farm at Barn Hey Farm, Tarbock .

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,745
Latest Expenditure
£16,669

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 35.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 35.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 65.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,183
Charitable Activities £312,755
Other Trading £739,700
Investments £1,679
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £381,395
Raising Funds £698,353
Governance £3,155
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 2023.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023
£58,430
£75,0410 / 10
2022
£1,061,317
£1,079,748£381,395£734,263£50,00025 / 20
2021
£1,409,429
£1,365,329£291,145£752,693£90,94219 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Environment Trust

What does Fairfield Environment Trust do?

Through wholly-owned trading subsidiaries Bridge 5 Mill Limited and Kindling Trust Limited the charity provides office accommodation and conference venue for the voluntary / environmental sector at Bridge 5 Mill, Ancoats, Manchester; and delivers sustainable food projects, skills training and grows organic food, including by establishing the Kindling Farm at Barn Hey Farm, Tarbock .

How much income did Fairfield Environment Trust report in 2023?

Fairfield Environment Trust reported total income of £58k and reported expenditure of £75k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Fairfield Environment Trust registered as a charity?

Fairfield Environment Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 July 2013 as charity number 1153131. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Fairfield Environment Trust?

Fairfield Environment Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER JOHN WALSH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Fairfield Environment Trust operate?

Fairfield Environment Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Fairfield Environment Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Fairfield Environment Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153131.

Details

Address
BRIDGE 5 MILL
22A BESWICK STREET
MANCHESTER
M4 7HR
Registration Date
30 July 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5037709
Charity Number
1153131

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Trustees

CHRISTOPHER JOHN WALSH Chair
Helen Woodcock
IAN TRIPPIER
Neil James Corney

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