Sustain: The Alliance For Better Food & Farming
Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming, advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote equity. We represent around 100 national public interest organisations, and are independent from the agri-food industry.
Activities & Mission
Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming, advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote equity. We represent around 100 national public interest organisations, and are independent from the agri-food industry.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 28% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 257). How is this calculated?
Higher than 64% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 60% 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
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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 | £2,662,451 | £2,381,017 | £2,359,710 | £2,014,207 | £810,597 | 30 / 2 |
| 2024 | £2,779,892 | £2,174,259 | £2,154,394 | £1,732,773 | £1,039,612 | 31 / 2 |
| 2023 | £1,826,450 | £1,781,876 | £1,763,421 | £1,127,140 | £894,400 | 30 / 1 |
| 2022 | £1,573,469 | £1,467,979 | £1,449,885 | £1,082,566 | £687,948 | 29 / 5 |
| 2021 | £2,569,445 | £2,239,202 | £2,230,708 | £977,076 | £614,095 | 25 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sustain: The Alliance For Better Food & Farming
What does Sustain: The Alliance For Better Food & Farming do?
Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming, advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote equity. We represent around 100 national public interest organisations, and are independent from the agri-food industry.
How much income did Sustain: The Alliance For Better Food & Farming report in 2025?
Sustain: The Alliance For Better Food & Farming reported total income of £2.66m and reported expenditure of £2.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sustain: The Alliance For Better Food & Farming?
Sustain: The Alliance For Better Food & Farming has a program ratio of 88.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 257 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sustain: The Alliance For Better Food & Farming registered as a charity?
Sustain: The Alliance For Better Food & Farming was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 1993 as charity number 1018643. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Sustain: The Alliance For Better Food & Farming?
Sustain: The Alliance For Better Food & Farming is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is MIKE RAYNER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sustain: The Alliance For Better Food & Farming operate?
Sustain: The Alliance For Better Food & Farming operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Sustain: The Alliance For Better Food & Farming a registered charity?
Yes — Sustain: The Alliance For Better Food & Farming is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1018643.
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244-254 Cambridge Heath Road
LONDON
E2 9DA
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- 30 July 2026
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