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The Farrer Trust

The provision of secure accommodation for persons in difficult circumstances. The provision of a support network for the disabled and elderly residents. The maintenance and provision of the Village Hall for public use.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of secure accommodation for persons in difficult circumstances. The provision of a support network for the disabled and elderly residents. The maintenance and provision of the Village Hall for public use.

Grants

The Farrer Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£233,950
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
elderly people, people with disabilities and other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

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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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
£237,647
Latest Expenditure
£233,950

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 98.4%
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
£237,647
£233,9500 / 4
2024
£228,106
£227,9860 / 4
2023
£218,277
£198,1640 / 5
2022
£204,764
£218,8220 / 4
2021
£220,018
£231,0090 / 8

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Frequently asked questions about The Farrer Trust

What does The Farrer Trust do?

The provision of secure accommodation for persons in difficult circumstances. The provision of a support network for the disabled and elderly residents. The maintenance and provision of the Village Hall for public use.

How much income did The Farrer Trust report in 2025?

The Farrer Trust reported total income of £238k and reported expenditure of £234k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Farrer Trust registered as a charity?

The Farrer Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 January 1989 as charity number 800819. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs The Farrer Trust?

The Farrer Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Farrer Trust operate?

The Farrer Trust operates in Bedford, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Farrer Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Farrer Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 800819.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
26 January 1989
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
800819
Charity Number
800819

Trustees

Ann Catherine Farrer Hartigan
Also governs 1 other charity
DAVID WILLIAM WISE FCA
Also governs 1 other charity
GEORGE HARTIGAN
ROBERT READ MARCHANT

Sectors & Classifications

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