About
The Addington Fund is a UK-based farming and rural charity that has been supporting rural communities since 2001. The organization provides emergency relief and housing assistance for farming families in England and Wales who must leave the agricultural industry and lose their homes through no fault of their own. Their support includes providing affordable homes for retiring farmers, emergency disaster relief through Forage Aid for farmers impacted by disease outbreaks or extreme weather, and a New Entrant Scheme to encourage new talent in UK agriculture.
Funding Opportunities
New Entrant Scheme
The Addington Fund's New Entrant Scheme provides grants to support new entrants into farming in England and Wales. The scheme is designed to help individuals aged 18-40 who are entering the agricultural industry for the first time or who have been farming on their own for no more than five years. Grants support innovative individuals with initiatives that deliver real benefits to farming businesses, including healthy livestock management, sustainable soil care, and preventing future issues that could affect long-term viability. The scheme covers essential items that improve the health of farms and livestock, such as soil and fodder analysis, livestock health planning and vet attestation, animal health products like wormers and vaccinations, shearing services, livestock monitoring cameras, mobile fencing equipment, hoof trimming equipment, and disinfection materials. Grants are capped at £3,000 and are paid upon production of an invoice for the requested item. This scheme is established in honour of the late Peter Jinman OBE, MRCVS, who served as Chair of Trustees and was passionate about supporting new entrants into farming. The scheme focuses on promoting healthy livestock, healthy soil, and healthy farms to help new farmers access essential items that promote positive animal welfare and sustainable farming practices. Capital items such as machinery, livestock trailers, and livestock are not eligible for this scheme.
Emergency Relief Grants (Forage Aid)
The Addington Fund's Emergency Relief program provides short-term support to working farmers in England and Wales facing hardship due to extreme weather events, animal disease outbreaks, accident, or illness. The Forage Aid scheme offers one-off grants to prevent livestock from suffering due to lack of feed or bedding where genuine hardship is evident. Grants are typically provided as essential commodities—compound feeds, silage, hay, straw, and straights—delivered directly to farms via approved suppliers. This support helps relieve pressure on hardworking farmers during times of crisis and protects animal welfare. Over the last two decades, the fund has provided disaster relief during outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease, Swine Fever, and during extreme weather events. Priority is given to those most in need, with grants awarded at the discretion of trustees.
At a Glance
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- Source Domain
- addingtonfund.org.uk
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