Progressive Farming Trust Limited
Also known as: Efrc, Elm Farm Research Centre Organic Advisory Service, The Organic Research Centre, The Organic Research Centre, Elm Farm
The Progressive Farming Trust is committed to developing sustainable land management and food production systems based on organic/ agroecological principles; fostering knowledge exchange and influencing public debate with sound evidence, to help meet human nutritional needs with safe, affordable, high quality food that enhances the natural environment and ensures the health and wellbeing of all.
Activities & Mission
The Progressive Farming Trust is committed to developing sustainable land management and food production systems based on organic/ agroecological principles; fostering knowledge exchange and influencing public debate with sound evidence, to help meet human nutritional needs with safe, affordable, high quality food that enhances the natural environment and ensures the health and wellbeing of all.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 37% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% 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 | £1,012,257 | £1,008,947 | £890,679 | £1,426,203 | £377,751 | 19 / 2 |
| 2024 | £1,273,251 | £1,526,656 | £1,270,931 | £1,433,496 | £577,314 | 21 / 2 |
| 2022 | £747,132 | £1,086,256 | £898,853 | £1,651,429 | £931,072 | 23 / 2 |
| 2021 | £1,191,608 | £1,221,096 | £1,075,542 | £2,175,459 | £1,271,726 | 21 / 3 |
| 2020 | £2,163,903 | £1,393,506 | £1,292,921 | £2,271,207 | £1,367,796 | 20 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Progressive Farming Trust Limited
What does Progressive Farming Trust Limited do?
The Progressive Farming Trust is committed to developing sustainable land management and food production systems based on organic/ agroecological principles; fostering knowledge exchange and influencing public debate with sound evidence, to help meet human nutritional needs with safe, affordable, high quality food that enhances the natural environment and ensures the health and wellbeing of all.
How much income did Progressive Farming Trust Limited report in 2025?
Progressive Farming Trust Limited reported total income of £1.01m and reported expenditure of £1.01m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Progressive Farming Trust Limited?
Progressive Farming Trust Limited has a program ratio of 88.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% 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 Progressive Farming Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Progressive Farming Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 November 1980 as charity number 281276. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs Progressive Farming Trust Limited?
Progressive Farming Trust Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Progressive Farming Trust Limited operate?
Progressive Farming Trust Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Progressive Farming Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Progressive Farming Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 281276.
Details
Trent Lodge
Stroud Road
CIRENCESTER
GL7 6JN
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Also Known As
- Efrc
- Elm Farm Research Centre Organic Advisory Service
- The Organic Research Centre
- The Organic Research Centre, Elm Farm
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated