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Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust

The Felix Cobbold Trust provides grants to advance and improve agriculture, in particular to educate farmers and young people in agricultural methods, developments and techniques, in Suffolk and the adjoining counties.

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Activities & Mission

The Felix Cobbold Trust provides grants to advance and improve agriculture, in particular to educate farmers and young people in agricultural methods, developments and techniques, in Suffolk and the adjoining counties.

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
£380,510
Latest Expenditure
£280,830

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 73.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 73.8%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£380,510
£280,8300 / 0
2024
£298,678
£218,9680 / 0
2023
£274,703
£239,2730 / 0
2022
£273,112
£224,0650 / 0
2021
£261,085
£155,6990 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust

What does Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust do?

The Felix Cobbold Trust provides grants to advance and improve agriculture, in particular to educate farmers and young people in agricultural methods, developments and techniques, in Suffolk and the adjoining counties.

How much income did Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust report in 2025?

Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust reported total income of £381k and reported expenditure of £281k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust registered as a charity?

Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 August 1962 as charity number 211245. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust?

Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust operate?

Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust operates across 4 areas: Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

Is Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 211245.

Details

Address
33 Hilly Fields
WOODBRIDGE
Suffolk
IP12 4DX
Registration Date
27 August 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
211245
Charity Number
211245

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Trustees

Alan John Hawes
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher John Leney
DR Eric Schmieder Ober
JAMES FORREST
JOHN DAVID FIELD
JOHN WALL
MR MIKE MAY HNC
Pamela Jane Forbes
Robert James Baker

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Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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