The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution
Also known as: R a B I
Farming's oldest and largest charity providing tailored support to those in need in the farming community, across England and Wales, who work and have worked in agriculture and their families.
Activities & Mission
Farming's oldest and largest charity providing tailored support to those in need in the farming community, across England and Wales, who work and have worked in agriculture and their families.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £5,845,584 | £7,999,498 | £5,665,849 | £85,638,602 | £2,315,876 | 61 / 532 |
| 2023 | £5,185,477 | £6,755,330 | £4,846,547 | £81,819,489 | £2,471,119 | 53 / 492 |
| 2022 | £5,829,912 | £9,938,947 | £7,191,921 | £76,271,903 | £4,846,396 | 112 / 589 |
| 2021 | £6,322,000 | £7,909,000 | £5,618,000 | £86,109,000 | £1,579,000 | 133 / 878 |
| 2020 | £5,770,000 | £7,904,000 | £5,478,000 | £82,893,000 | £46,228,000 | 143 / 883 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution
What does The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution do?
Farming's oldest and largest charity providing tailored support to those in need in the farming community, across England and Wales, who work and have worked in agriculture and their families.
How much income did The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution report in 2024?
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution reported total income of £5.85m and reported expenditure of £8.00m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution?
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution has a program ratio of 96.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution registered as a charity?
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1963 as charity number 208858. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution?
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution operate?
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208858.
Details
27 WEST WAY
BOTLEY
OXFORD
OX2 0QH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated