Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust

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Typical grants: £2,000 – £50,000
Where they fund: Devon, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Email application
Decisions: Quarterly

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About Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust

The Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust is a charitable trust focused on advancing livestock health, welfare, breeding and agricultural education. Its mission centres on supporting those who intend to work directly in livestock production or in ancillary professions that support livestock farming. The Trust funds educational bursaries, capital grants and research scholarships, with a strong emphasis on practical knowledge-sharing and vocational training. It prioritises new entrants and young farmers, particularly in Devon and Cornwall, and values public benefit through tangible improvements in UK livestock quality. The Trust's funding character is sector-specialist, blending its cattle breeding legacy with capacity-building for farming communities.

What Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust funds

The Trust funds educational bursaries for students at levels 1-3 and 4-8 who intend to work in livestock production or an ancillary profession. It also offers capital grants to help young farmers and new entrants purchase capital items that further their business prospects, with priority given to new entrants. Additionally, it supports the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust for research. Bursaries are available to individuals based in Devon and Cornwall, and can be used for study anywhere in the United Kingdom. Capital grants are restricted to projects in Devon and Cornwall. All funding relates to livestock production, covering training, equipment and capital works that generate income or reduce costs.

Who can apply

Individuals based in Devon and Cornwall can apply for educational bursaries and capital grants. Bursaries are for students intending to work directly in livestock production or an ancillary profession. Capital grants are for young farmers and new entrants to livestock farming, with priority given to those just starting out. The Trust also supports the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust, which is open to individuals involved in agriculture. There is no religious restriction. Applicants should have a clear connection to livestock farming in the South West of England.

What Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund non-livestock activities. Educational bursaries are not available for students on industrial placement years. Capital grants must relate to livestock production and be used primarily to generate income or reduce costs, not to increase asset value. The Trust does not provide unrestricted or core funding.

How they like to fund

The Trust offers multi-year educational bursaries and one-off capital grants. Capital grants require match funding of up to 50% of the project cost. Unsolicited applications are welcomed. The Trust funds training, equipment and capital works, but does not cover general running costs.

How much does Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust give?

Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust runs 4 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 64 sourced facts

Capital Grant SchemeRolling applications

Up to £10,000

Two-stage process
Single-year grants
Match funding required

Educational Bursaries (Levels 1-3)Open to applications

£100 – £1,000

Online application form
Next deadline 31 October 2026
1 rounds a year
Multi-year funding

Educational Bursaries (Levels 4-8)Open to applications

£600 – £1,500

Online application form
Next deadline 31 October 2026
1 rounds a year
Multi-year funding

Nuffield Farming Scholarships TrustOpen to applications

Online portal
1 rounds a year

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What Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Help young farmers and new entrants to purchase a capital item(s) that would further their business prospects. Priority given to new entrants.

Where they fund

DevonCornwallUnited Kingdom

Costs they'll cover

Capital works & buildingsEquipmentTrainingResearch

The full exclusions list (2)

Grant must relate to livestock production, used primarily to generate income or reduce costs rather than increase asset value. Award lapses if not claimed within 12 months.
The Trust is unable to award educational bursaries to students on their industrial placement year. Lifetime limit of £4,000 per student.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

EducationChildren & youth

How to apply to Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust

Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust takes applications via email application.

Published programme route: two-stage process.
Decisions are typically quarterly.
Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

What Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust's application asks

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Question 1

“Title”

Question 2

“Forename(s)”

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust provide?

Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust runs 4 grant programmes — Capital Grant Scheme: Up to £10,000 · Educational Bursaries (Levels 1-3): £100 – £1,000 · Educational Bursaries (Levels 4-8): £600 – £1,500.

Where does Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust fund charities?

Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust funds charities operating in Devon, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Does Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust not fund?

Their published exclusions include: Grant must relate to livestock production, used primarily to generate income or reduce costs rather than increase asset value. Award lapses if not claimed within 12 months.; The Trust is unable to award educational bursaries to students on their industrial placement year. Lifetime limit of £4,000 per student.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust?

Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust takes applications via email application. Published programme route: two-stage process.