Fairfield Farm Trust
Also known as: Fairfield Opportunity Farm (dilton) Limited, Fairfield Farm College, Fairfield Opportunity Farm
Fairfield Farm Trust (also known as Fairfield Farm College) is an independent Specialist College for students with learning disabilities. Students live in one of our four residential care homes close to the college site. The charity also offers supported employment to a small number of people with disabilities via partnership agreements.
Activities & Mission
Fairfield Farm Trust (also known as Fairfield Farm College) is an independent Specialist College for students with learning disabilities. Students live in one of our four residential care homes close to the college site. The charity also offers supported employment to a small number of people with disabilities via partnership agreements.
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 16% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% of UK Education 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 | £6,065,432 | £5,947,515 | £4,510,407 | £9,352,568 | £2,914,822 | 161 / 6 |
| 2023 | £6,028,888 | £5,754,359 | £4,080,852 | £9,057,098 | £2,425,282 | 160 / 6 |
| 2022 | £5,382,918 | £4,659,014 | £3,486,411 | £8,782,294 | £2,113,243 | 136 / 3 |
| 2021 | £4,713,430 | £3,778,187 | £2,995,038 | £8,058,515 | £1,855,160 | 124 / 2 |
| 2020 | £4,054,585 | £3,442,681 | £2,888,651 | £7,115,870 | £7,097,870 | 128 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Farm Trust
What does Fairfield Farm Trust do?
Fairfield Farm Trust (also known as Fairfield Farm College) is an independent Specialist College for students with learning disabilities. Students live in one of our four residential care homes close to the college site. The charity also offers supported employment to a small number of people with disabilities via partnership agreements.
How much income did Fairfield Farm Trust report in 2024?
Fairfield Farm Trust reported total income of £6.07m and reported expenditure of £5.95m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Fairfield Farm Trust?
Fairfield Farm Trust has a program ratio of 74.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Fairfield Farm Trust registered as a charity?
Fairfield Farm Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 July 1977 as charity number 273924. It has been registered for 49 years.
Who runs Fairfield Farm Trust?
Fairfield Farm Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alan BEST. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Fairfield Farm Trust operate?
Fairfield Farm Trust operates in Wiltshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Fairfield Farm Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Fairfield Farm Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 273924.
Details
43 High Street
Dilton Marsh
Westbury
Wiltshire
BA13 4DL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Fairfield Opportunity Farm (dilton) Limited
- Fairfield Farm College
- Fairfield Opportunity Farm
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated