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The Henry Plumb Foundation

To advance education by providing grants to young people (18-35) to give the opportunities, in all parts of the world, to learn about land based industries. We provide support and a mentor to develop their entrepreneurial skills, capacitities and capabilities in the land based industries to include but not by way of limitation the skills of innovation, analysing risk and personal communication.

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Activities & Mission

To advance education by providing grants to young people (18-35) to give the opportunities, in all parts of the world, to learn about land based industries. We provide support and a mentor to develop their entrepreneurial skills, capacitities and capabilities in the land based industries to include but not by way of limitation the skills of innovation, analysing risk and personal communication.

Grants

The Henry Plumb Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
individuals
Grants paid (2024)
£5,000
Who it helps
children and young people
What it supports
education and training

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£78,678
Latest Expenditure
£50,772

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 11.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £509,882
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £11,932
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £58,113
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,210
Grants to Institutions £5,000
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2019 — The International Agricultural Training Programme (organisation 296000)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£78,678
£50,7720 / 0
2024
£521,814
£58,113£58,113£939,063£939,0630 / 0
2023
£89,881
£37,3970 / 0
2022
£70,126
£46,1540 / 0
2021
£62,452
£59,9770 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Henry Plumb Foundation

What does The Henry Plumb Foundation do?

To advance education by providing grants to young people (18-35) to give the opportunities, in all parts of the world, to learn about land based industries. We provide support and a mentor to develop their entrepreneurial skills, capacitities and capabilities in the land based industries to include but not by way of limitation the skills of innovation, analysing risk and personal communication.

How much income did The Henry Plumb Foundation report in 2025?

The Henry Plumb Foundation reported total income of £79k and reported expenditure of £51k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Henry Plumb Foundation registered as a charity?

The Henry Plumb Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 March 2013 as charity number 1151449. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Henry Plumb Foundation?

The Henry Plumb Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN THORLEY OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Henry Plumb Foundation operate?

The Henry Plumb Foundation operates in Worcestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Henry Plumb Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Henry Plumb Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151449.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
28 March 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5031838
Charity Number
1151449

Trustees

JOHN THORLEY OBE Chair
Adam Quinney
CHARLES ANTROBUS
Heather Margaret Wildman
James Arthur Dillon Speers
Also governs 1 other charity
MISS ROSIE CARNE
Richard Henry Ronald Benyon Lord
Also governs 1 other charity

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