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Royal Association Of British Dairy Farmers

Also known as: Rabdf

The Association's objectives and principal activities continue to be the promotion of the improvement of the dairy stock, the dairy produce and the dairy industry of the UK.

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Activities & Mission

The Association's objectives and principal activities continue to be the promotion of the improvement of the dairy stock, the dairy produce and the dairy industry of the UK.

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
£492,273
Latest Expenditure
£452,489

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £202,780
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £221,372
Investments £24,313
Other Income £113,483

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £572,493
Raising Funds £0
Governance £13,819
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£492,273
£452,4890 / 0
2024
£561,948
£572,493£572,493£890,747£890,7477 / 0
2023
£1,139,248
£989,646£566,743£863,234£863,2357 / 0
2022
£208,609
£325,0710 / 0
2021
£161,786
£320,0830 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Association Of British Dairy Farmers

What does Royal Association Of British Dairy Farmers do?

The Association's objectives and principal activities continue to be the promotion of the improvement of the dairy stock, the dairy produce and the dairy industry of the UK.

How much income did Royal Association Of British Dairy Farmers report in 2025?

Royal Association Of British Dairy Farmers reported total income of £492k and reported expenditure of £452k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Royal Association Of British Dairy Farmers registered as a charity?

Royal Association Of British Dairy Farmers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 December 1962 as charity number 213782. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Royal Association Of British Dairy Farmers?

Royal Association Of British Dairy Farmers is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Craig. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Royal Association Of British Dairy Farmers operate?

Royal Association Of British Dairy Farmers operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Royal Association Of British Dairy Farmers a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Association Of British Dairy Farmers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 213782.

Details

Address
Unit 4
Atherstone Hill Farm
Atherstone On Stour
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Warwickshire
CV37 8NF
Registration Date
5 December 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
213782
Charity Number
213782

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Trustees

Robert Craig Chair
ROBERT ANTHONY HITCH
SARAH JANE TOMLINSON
Also governs 1 other charity
TIM DOWNES
Also governs 1 other charity
WILLIAM LOCKHART ARMITAGE

Also Known As

  • Rabdf

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