The Farming Life Centre
The Farming Life Centre is dedicated to improving the quality of life of Peak District farmers and rural communities. It promotes health and well-being through its projects, services and resources and celebrates hill-farming past, present and future.
Activities & Mission
The Farming Life Centre is dedicated to improving the quality of life of Peak District farmers and rural communities. It promotes health and well-being through its projects, services and resources and celebrates hill-farming past, present and future.
Grants
The Farming Life Centre is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2025)
- £112,879
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people and other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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 Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £127,399 | £112,879 | 0 / 16 | |||
| 2024 | £80,637 | £86,319 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2023 | £102,952 | £83,782 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2022 | £70,280 | £49,975 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2021 | £44,174 | £37,516 | 0 / 12 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Farming Life Centre
What does The Farming Life Centre do?
The Farming Life Centre is dedicated to improving the quality of life of Peak District farmers and rural communities. It promotes health and well-being through its projects, services and resources and celebrates hill-farming past, present and future.
How much income did The Farming Life Centre report in 2025?
The Farming Life Centre reported total income of £127k and reported expenditure of £113k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Farming Life Centre registered as a charity?
The Farming Life Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 June 2009 as charity number 1130259. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs The Farming Life Centre?
The Farming Life Centre is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicholas Searston. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Farming Life Centre operate?
The Farming Life Centre operates across 2 areas: Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
Is The Farming Life Centre a registered charity?
Yes — The Farming Life Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130259.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated