The Soil Association Limited
- Building public awareness about the benefits of organic food and farming through: education and public information; and public events programme.- Training and support for producers on organic practice.- Regional development programme to link producers to consumers at a local level.- Ensure the integrity of organic food by the continued development of organic standards.
Activities & Mission
- Building public awareness about the benefits of organic food and farming through: education and public information; and public events programme.- Training and support for producers on organic practice.- Regional development programme to link producers to consumers at a local level.- Ensure the integrity of organic food by the continued development of organic standards.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 56% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample: 137). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £24,876,000 | £24,650,000 | £23,366,000 | £12,836,000 | £1,024,000 | 416 / 10 |
| 2024 | £21,508,000 | £21,658,000 | £20,589,000 | £12,603,000 | £932,000 | 379 / 0 |
| 2023 | £18,548,000 | £20,760,000 | £18,897,000 | £12,744,000 | £993,000 | 348 / 0 |
| 2022 | £16,299,000 | £17,731,000 | £16,862,000 | £14,963,000 | £1,754,000 | 343 / 15 |
| 2021 | £23,385,000 | £16,058,000 | £15,384,000 | £16,381,000 | £974,000 | 313 / 15 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Soil Association Limited
What does The Soil Association Limited do?
- Building public awareness about the benefits of organic food and farming through: education and public information; and public events programme.- Training and support for producers on organic practice.- Regional development programme to link producers to consumers at a local level.- Ensure the integrity of organic food by the continued development of organic standards.
How much income did The Soil Association Limited report in 2025?
The Soil Association Limited reported total income of £24.88m and reported expenditure of £24.65m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Soil Association Limited?
The Soil Association Limited has a program ratio of 93.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample of 137 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Soil Association Limited registered as a charity?
The Soil Association Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 206862. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Soil Association Limited?
The Soil Association Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Soil Association Limited operate?
The Soil Association Limited operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Soil Association Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Soil Association Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 206862.
Details
SPEAR HOUSE
51 VICTORIA STREET
BRISTOL
BS1 6AD
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- 14 May 2026
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