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Real Farming Trust

Also known as: The Winged Horse Trust

The Trust supports farming and food production projects that are economically sound, democratic, socially just, humane to animals, and promote the long-term protection of the biosphere

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Activities & Mission

The Trust supports farming and food production projects that are economically sound, democratic, socially just, humane to animals, and promote the long-term protection of the biosphere

Grants

Real Farming Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£191,582
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes

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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
£930,394
Latest Expenditure
£913,038

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £581,144
Charitable Activities £308,181
Other Trading £0
Investments £41,069
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £913,038
Raising Funds £0
Governance £120,172
Grants to Institutions £191,582
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£930,394
£913,038£913,038£365,737£242,49112 / 140
2024
£842,423
£846,621£846,621£348,381£160,56611 / 75
2023
£613,960
£822,207£822,207£352,579£242,1156 / 75
2022
£685,000
£548,213£528,075£560,826£275,3165 / 75
2021
£733,795
£541,424£541,424£424,039£154,8944 / 52

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Real Farming Trust

What does Real Farming Trust do?

The Trust supports farming and food production projects that are economically sound, democratic, socially just, humane to animals, and promote the long-term protection of the biosphere

How much income did Real Farming Trust report in 2025?

Real Farming Trust reported total income of £930k and reported expenditure of £913k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Real Farming Trust registered as a charity?

Real Farming Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 March 1997 as charity number 1061607. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Real Farming Trust?

Real Farming Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Joy Louise O'Neill. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Real Farming Trust operate?

Real Farming Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Real Farming Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Real Farming Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061607.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
27 March 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3078873
Charity Number
1061607

Trustees

Joy Louise O'Neill Chair
Cassie Robinson
Jack Edward Easton
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicholas Philip Saltmarsh
Nicola Helen Read
Richard Gantlett
Also governs 1 other charity
Rosemary Jessica Lewis
Sandra Cristina Salazar D'eca

Also Known As

  • The Winged Horse Trust

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2 November 2026
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