The Charity
Progressive Farming Trust
The Organic Research Centre, Elm Farm is the trading name of the Progressive Farming Trust Ltd, a registered company no. 1513190 limited by guarantee and a registered charity no. 281276.
The PFT's Memorandum and Articles of Association from 1980 define the objectives of the company, the charitable aims and the activities that may be undertaken by us, and are available on request.
The full annual reports and accounts can be accesed via the company/charity links above. A summary version of the annual report/accounts can be sent on request.
The future of the charity is set out in the Corporate Plan 2010 - 2012, a summary of which can be sent on request or downloaded here.
Membership and Council of Managment
The PFT MoA provides for a limited number of members of the company that can elect the Council of Management. Members of the Council of Managment act as both Company Directors and Charity Trustees and meet quarterly to set strategy, review progress and ensure compliance with company, charity and other legislation.
The current Council of Managment consists of:- Christopher Bielenberg (Chair)
- Prof. Dr. Hardy Vogtmann (President)
- Alice Astor
- Alexander Bielenberg
- Andrew Jedwell
- Jennifer Jones
- Jeanette Longfield
- Roger Harrison
- Rachel Hood
- James Skinner
- David Wilson