The Frank Parkinson Agricultural Trust

The Frank Parkinson Agricultural Trust's principal objective is to support the improvement and welfare of British Agriculture for the Public Benefit. The Trustees have developed a progressive strategy informed by strategic research and reports addressing global issues, centred on enhancing the productivity of British Agriculture to meet the challenges of a growing world population and increased competition for resources. The Trustees encourage applications for financial support with projects and programmes that identify and spread best business and technological practice for the benefit of British Agriculture. Grants will only be made where clear benefits are quantified, together with details of how these will be communicated and applied to the industry as a whole. The key element is 'leadership' – as the Trustees wish to see robust outcomes translated into widespread practical action. The Trust supports postgraduate education, academic research projects, applied research projects, commercial research projects, postdoctoral research, and equipment or facilities. The Trust focuses on promoting leadership and innovation to enhance British agriculture's productivity, sustainability, and benefit to society.