Making a real difference to farmers and rural communities since 2001
Welcome to the Addington Fund
Our mission is to help farming families like yours in times of need. As a specialist farming and rural charity, we provide disaster relief and houses for families in England and Wales who must leave the industry and therefore their home, through no fault of their own.
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Our support includes
Housing Solutions
Whether you are a farmer or tenant farmer, if you have no choice but to leave your current property, turn to us. We buy Retirement Homes specifically for farmers who find themselves in this situation. We care about sustaining a vibrant rural workforce, so if you work in agriculture or a rural industry, our Affordable Houses scheme may also offer a much-needed solution.
Disaster Relief
Emergencies can arise through no fault of your own. When the worst happens, we are here. Our emergency fund supports farmers who are severely impacted by disease outbreaks or prolonged periods of extreme weather. With minimal fuss, we will dispatch vital supplies direct to your farm. Our priority is to help you avoid all kinds of both human and animal suffering.
Farmworker Grants
Are you an active or retired farmworker in England on a low income? If so, we can ensure that you don’t have to go without essential furnishings. We offer grants through the George Stephens Trust Fund to help you purchase those all-important items for your home such as white goods or bathroom equipment.
New Entrant Scheme
Are you ambitious with designs of a career in agriculture? We want to encourage the best new talent to bring fresh ideas and progressive thinking to UK agriculture so that they can, in time, make a telling contribution to the industry.
Upcoming Events
“We are really overwhelmed with the support you are able to provide and it has given us a chance for some respite from the worry we are experiencing at the moment.”
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