Farmers Club Charitable Trust wants to support studies on key themes
The Farmers Club Charitable Trust (FCCT) is calling for ‘Snapshot Study’ applications from anyone in the farming sector seeking funding to study a specific topic or theme.
The Snapshot Study grants, worth up to £2,000 each, have been awarded to a wide diversity of people from all over the UK exploring themes like Forest Schools and their role in food learning, farmer donations of ‘waste’ crops to foodbanks, regenerative farming, attracting the under 30s into agriculture, and black soldier fly farming.
“Over the past five years of awarding the Snapshot Study grants we have been so impressed by the range of topics, themes and discoveries the recipients have made,” said Nick Green, FCCT chair. “Since launching the studies in 2022, more than £60,000 has been awarded, enabling recipients to expand their expertise, knowledge and skills.”
Green said some studies have had a profound impact, such as that of Easter Ross farmer John Scott, who researched farmers’ mental health. His study was one of the catalysts for the launch of a sister charity to Farmstrong New Zealand’s wellbeing and mental health charity in Scotland.
In another Snapshot, Hannah Buisman used her grant to explore viticulture practices and business models to benefit not only her family’s fledging winery in Hertfordshire, but also the burgeoning UK wine sector.
The FCCT is seeking applications from anyone with a strong idea for a research project. Applications are being taken via the FCCT website, and the closing date is the end of July 2025.
Studies must be completed by 31 December 2025. As part of the initiative, successful participants will present their findings in a three-minute video, contributing to a valuable resource bank housed on The Farmers Club Charitable Trust’s YouTube channel and website.
