The William Scott Abbott Trust
The Farm & Country Centre including the restored mill house provide educational opportunities in farming and the countryside. Access to the let farm will be maintained with opportunities for educational tours and farming information, supplemented by the range of farm animals kept in the paddocks and pens of the centre. The provision of farm trails and walks and their interpretation will continue.
Activities & Mission
The Farm & Country Centre including the restored mill house provide educational opportunities in farming and the countryside. Access to the let farm will be maintained with opportunities for educational tours and farming information, supplemented by the range of farm animals kept in the paddocks and pens of the centre. The provision of farm trails and walks and their interpretation will continue.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 87% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 257). How is this calculated?
Higher than 39% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% of UK Economic and community development 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,130,792 | £1,352,530 | £1,280,275 | £11,349,763 | £2,496,024 | 18 / 50 |
| 2024 | £1,177,807 | £1,246,702 | £1,189,138 | £11,577,607 | £2,724,355 | 18 / 50 |
| 2023 | £1,180,875 | £1,307,204 | £1,250,736 | £11,641,171 | £2,783,295 | 20 / 50 |
| 2022 | £1,187,982 | £1,536,666 | £1,448,695 | £11,747,813 | £2,827,834 | 24 / 50 |
| 2021 | £1,001,393 | £1,156,274 | £1,086,708 | £12,213,107 | £3,207,546 | 22 / 50 |
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Frequently asked questions about The William Scott Abbott Trust
What does The William Scott Abbott Trust do?
The Farm & Country Centre including the restored mill house provide educational opportunities in farming and the countryside. Access to the let farm will be maintained with opportunities for educational tours and farming information, supplemented by the range of farm animals kept in the paddocks and pens of the centre. The provision of farm trails and walks and their interpretation will continue.
How much income did The William Scott Abbott Trust report in 2025?
The William Scott Abbott Trust reported total income of £1.13m and reported expenditure of £1.35m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The William Scott Abbott Trust?
The William Scott Abbott Trust has a program ratio of 113.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 257 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The William Scott Abbott Trust registered as a charity?
The William Scott Abbott Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 April 1964 as charity number 233603. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The William Scott Abbott Trust?
The William Scott Abbott Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is David William Ashley Burgess. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The William Scott Abbott Trust operate?
The William Scott Abbott Trust operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The William Scott Abbott Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The William Scott Abbott Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 233603.
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Great North Road
Thornhaugh
PETERBOROUGH
PE8 6HJ
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