Farms For City Children Limited
Also known as: F F C C, Ffcc
Farms for City Children offers children from urban areas all over the country a unique opportunity to spend a week living and working together on a real farm in the heart of the countryside. The charity operates on three farms: in Devon, Gloucestershire and Pembrokeshire. The children visit as a school group, with their teachers and get involved as a team in all aspects of running a working farm.
Activities & Mission
Farms for City Children offers children from urban areas all over the country a unique opportunity to spend a week living and working together on a real farm in the heart of the countryside. The charity operates on three farms: in Devon, Gloucestershire and Pembrokeshire. The children visit as a school group, with their teachers and get involved as a team in all aspects of running a working farm.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 34% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Economic and community development 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,703,549 | £2,767,757 | £2,339,216 | £4,056,692 | £761,023 | 66 / 50 |
| 2024 | £2,590,372 | £2,546,496 | £2,168,663 | £4,120,900 | £905,505 | 57 / 50 |
| 2023 | £2,626,899 | £2,407,110 | £2,168,572 | £4,077,024 | £889,715 | 50 / 70 |
| 2022 | £1,956,736 | £2,186,639 | £1,948,018 | £3,823,822 | £748,167 | 48 / 62 |
| 2021 | £1,315,750 | £1,220,452 | £1,044,921 | £3,518,128 | £355,587 | 22 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Farms For City Children Limited
What does Farms For City Children Limited do?
Farms for City Children offers children from urban areas all over the country a unique opportunity to spend a week living and working together on a real farm in the heart of the countryside. The charity operates on three farms: in Devon, Gloucestershire and Pembrokeshire. The children visit as a school group, with their teachers and get involved as a team in all aspects of running a working farm.
How much income did Farms For City Children Limited report in 2025?
Farms For City Children Limited reported total income of £2.70m and reported expenditure of £2.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Farms For City Children Limited?
Farms For City Children Limited has a program ratio of 86.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Farms For City Children Limited registered as a charity?
Farms For City Children Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 November 1974 as charity number 325120. It has been registered for 52 years.
Who runs Farms For City Children Limited?
Farms For City Children Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rachel Goult. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Farms For City Children Limited operate?
Farms For City Children Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Farms For City Children Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Farms For City Children Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 325120.
Details
Nethercott House
Iddesleigh
WINKLEIGH
Devon
EX19 8SN
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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