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Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust

Ottery St. Mary, England · United Kingdom Charity No 1017527 (Charity Commission) Education
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Partial transparency

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Provides advice, training and other assistance to farmers and their immediate trainers and advisers in developing countries, also runs courses on college administration in Devon and overseas for foreign nationals of developing countries.

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Registration 16/20
Government registration ID on record +8
Sourced from official registry +4
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 20/30
No financial documents found on website 0
Financial filing on record +8
Revenue figure disclosed +6
Spending figure disclosed +6
No detailed financial breakdown disclosed 0
Governance 16/20
At least 1 officer disclosed +5
3+ officers disclosed +3
Officer titles disclosed +2
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 10/10
Website +3
Email +3
Phone +2
Physical address +2
Data Recency 5/20
Updated within 3 years +5
Newer data needed for full score 0
Red flags 0
No red flags detected, so nothing is deducted 0

Financials

Charity Commission (UK)
Annual revenue
£5,859
Reporting year
2023
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Leadership at a glance

Official filings
AD
Adrian L••••••••
Trustee
AL
Alan C••••••••
Trustee
DA
David G••••••••
Trustee
JO
John P••••••••
Trustee

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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.

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  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page

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Annual revenue
£5,859
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Filing history

2 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 2023, 2022.
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Tax-deductible

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. BICTON OVERSEAS AGRICULTURAL TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership & board

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No red flags detected

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Charity Commission removal None found
Open investigations None found
Governance scandals None found
Related-party deals None found
Excessive exec comp None found

Timeline

From official filings

Key dates from this charity's official filings, newest first.

FY2023
Form filed
£0.0M revenue, Charity Commission (UK)
FY2022
Form filed
£0.0M revenue, Charity Commission (UK)

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How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 8 similar education charities in United Kingdom.

Integrity Assessment Behind peer average
This charity
67 Peer average
86

Cause areas in United Kingdom

Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.

Education
72,716
Health
26,318
Religion
24,342
Arts & Culture
24,283
Community Development
16,310
Social Services
8,665
Environment
6,258
Youth Development
4,668
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns · Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 8 disclosed in the public registry.

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Financial data
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Government registration
Official website
Headquarters address
Direct contact
Tax-deductibility
Founding date
Executive pay
Mission statement
Programs & activities

Data freshness

How current this profile is, and when we last checked it against the official source.

Last updated
September 1, 2026
Profile edits and newly added data
Registry checked
September 1, 2026
Reconciled with the official source
Latest financials
Financial year 2023
Most recent filing on record
Profile completeness
65%
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Methodology

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust

Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Ottery St. Mary, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £6K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Based on official filings, Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust has £6K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Provides advice, training and other assistance to farmers and their immediate trainers and advisers in developing countries, also runs courses on college administration in Devon and overseas for foreign nationals of developing countries. Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1993.

Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.

Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust's registered charity number is 1017527. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust is located in Ottery St. Mary, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.

Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust is based in Ottery St. Mary in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

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Quick facts about Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust

What is Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust?
Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust is a education charitable company based in Ottery St. Mary, United Kingdom. Provides advice, training and other assistance to farmers and their immediate trainers and advisers in developing countries, also runs courses on college administration in Devon and overseas for foreign nationals of developing countries.
When was Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust founded?
Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust was founded in 1993.
Where is Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust located?
Headquartered in Ottery St. Mary, England, United Kingdom.
What is Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is £5,859.
Is Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust trustworthy?
Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust's website?
https://www.boatagtrust.co.uk
Are donations to Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.