Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust
Could Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £20,000
- Where they fund
- Suffolk
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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felixcobboldtrust.org.ukAbout Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust
The Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust was established over a century ago by landowner and agricultural reformer Felix Thornley Cobbold. It advances agriculture in East Anglia through strategic investment in people, knowledge, and practical innovation. Core values include nurturing the next generation of agriculturalists, promoting evidence-based best practices, fostering public understanding of farming's societal role, and integrating conservation with production for long-term regional benefit. The Trust's grantmaking philosophy prioritises enduring improvement via education, research, and demonstration. It is known for deep-rooted regional land stewardship and flexibility in adapting to agricultural shifts.
What Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust funds
The Trust funds agricultural education and training, including scholarships and skills programmes for young people and students from disadvantaged rural backgrounds. It supports applied research and development tackling local production challenges such as soil health, pest management, and crop resilience. Public engagement initiatives include farmer knowledge transfer workshops and open days. Capital improvements to rural teaching facilities, on-farm demonstration sites, and equipment are also funded. Environmental stewardship projects demonstrate wildlife-friendly farming practices, biodiversity enhancement, and integrated conservation on working lands. Additionally, the Trust supports regional production or marketing innovations that help sustain viable farm businesses. Its work has a strong East Anglian focus, particularly Suffolk and adjacent rural farming communities.
Who can apply
The Trust favours registered charities, rural colleges, and research bodies with a strong local connection to Suffolk and the wider East Anglian region. It prioritises applicants who are ineligible for public support and can demonstrate direct impact on local farming. Beneficiaries include young people and students from disadvantaged rural backgrounds pursuing agriculture, horticulture, or related disciplines. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications and has no religious restriction.
What Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust doesn't fund
The Trust excludes state-funded activities, national non-regional projects, and work that duplicates existing mainstream provision. It prioritises applicants who cannot access public funding and whose projects have a clear regional focus on East Anglian agriculture.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides grants for a range of activities including education, research, capital improvements, and environmental projects. It accepts unsolicited applications and focuses on projects that demonstrate direct benefit to farming communities in Suffolk and surrounding areas. The Trust values flexibility and adapts its support to address evolving agricultural challenges.
How much does Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust
Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust takes applications via email application.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust provide?
Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £20,000.
Where does Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust fund charities?
Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust funds charities operating in Suffolk.
Does Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust?
Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically quarterly.
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