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The Dale Farm Trust

Also known as: Dale Farm Wirral Trust

Provides a day service for adults with disabilities and/or mental illness with opportunities to learn life skills through the therapeutic use of all aspects of horticulture to create a working environment in which people can participate. We grow for sale organic fruit and vegetables and keep bees. We also sell composted manure seasoned split logs and wood chippings.

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Activities & Mission

Provides a day service for adults with disabilities and/or mental illness with opportunities to learn life skills through the therapeutic use of all aspects of horticulture to create a working environment in which people can participate. We grow for sale organic fruit and vegetables and keep bees. We also sell composted manure seasoned split logs and wood chippings.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£44,016
Latest Expenditure
£38,131

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 86.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 86.6%
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
£44,016
£38,1310 / 28
2024
£46,175
£55,7170 / 22
2023
£50,356
£47,9750 / 30
2022
£36,771
£35,5800 / 32
2021
£32,835
£22,6450 / 21

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Dale Farm Trust

What does The Dale Farm Trust do?

Provides a day service for adults with disabilities and/or mental illness with opportunities to learn life skills through the therapeutic use of all aspects of horticulture to create a working environment in which people can participate. We grow for sale organic fruit and vegetables and keep bees. We also sell composted manure seasoned split logs and wood chippings.

How much income did The Dale Farm Trust report in 2025?

The Dale Farm Trust reported total income of £44k and reported expenditure of £38k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Dale Farm Trust registered as a charity?

The Dale Farm Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 April 2014 as charity number 1156516. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Dale Farm Trust?

The Dale Farm Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is JAMES LESTER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Dale Farm Trust operate?

The Dale Farm Trust operates in Wirral, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Dale Farm Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Dale Farm Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156516.

Details

Address
51 Oldfield Road
Heswall
Wirral
CH60 6SN
Registration Date
3 April 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5041854
Charity Number
1156516

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Trustees

JAMES LESTER Chair
Allie Abraham
Arne Muller
Arthur Simpson
BERND HEERWAGEN
Caroline Fenna
IAN JOHNSON
Maddy O'Rourke
Michelle Swann
Robert Winterson
WENDY MCKEOWN

Also Known As

  • Dale Farm Wirral Trust

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30 July 2026
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