The Farm Safety Foundation
The Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) is changing attitudes to risk-taking and mental health in UK farming. Through dynamic education programmes, impactful engagement, free resources and pioneering research, it is empowering young farmers to live and farm well. Since 2014, it has trained over 30,000 young farmers and reached millions with annual campaigns Farm Safety Week and Mind Your Head.
Activities & Mission
The Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) is changing attitudes to risk-taking and mental health in UK farming. Through dynamic education programmes, impactful engagement, free resources and pioneering research, it is empowering young farmers to live and farm well. Since 2014, it has trained over 30,000 young farmers and reached millions with annual campaigns Farm Safety Week and Mind Your Head.
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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 24% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £735,960 | £531,507 | £531,507 | £700,638 | £700,638 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £523,670 | £427,335 | £427,335 | £496,185 | £496,185 | 0 / 30 |
| 2022 | £495,284 | £394,954 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £369,329 | £287,118 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £359,116 | £324,423 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Farm Safety Foundation
What does The Farm Safety Foundation do?
The Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) is changing attitudes to risk-taking and mental health in UK farming. Through dynamic education programmes, impactful engagement, free resources and pioneering research, it is empowering young farmers to live and farm well. Since 2014, it has trained over 30,000 young farmers and reached millions with annual campaigns Farm Safety Week and Mind Your Head.
How much income did The Farm Safety Foundation report in 2024?
The Farm Safety Foundation reported total income of £736k and reported expenditure of £532k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Farm Safety Foundation?
The Farm Safety Foundation has a program ratio of 72.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Farm Safety Foundation registered as a charity?
The Farm Safety Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 October 2014 as charity number 1159000. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs The Farm Safety Foundation?
The Farm Safety Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Aubrey Ellard Chapman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Farm Safety Foundation operate?
The Farm Safety Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Farm Safety Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Farm Safety Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159000.
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Tiddington Road
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Warwickshire
CV37 7BJ
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