The AgriFood Charities Partnership brings together charities with partners including universities, research organisations and businesses. For nearly 20 years, we have promoted the AgriFood charities’ work, coordinated partners, found and supported students, and been instrumental in the rollout of major R&D efforts.
Increasing the impact of agri-food charities.
To create opportunities to increase knowledge and expertise in the agri-food sector through collaboration and innovation via a network of charities and partners.
AFCP is an independent charity working to strengthen the agri-food sector by supporting training, education, and research that address real-world challenges.
Through a growing network of member charities and partners, AFCP acts as a catalyst—helping to increase visibility, encourage collaboration, and amplify impact.
Collectively, AFCP members invest over £1.5 million annually to support skills development and innovation across the UK. AFCP facilitates connections between charities, research providers, and education institutions, helping organisations make better use of their resources and align efforts with wider industry and policy initiatives.
We welcome all who share our commitment to a thriving, future-ready agri-food sector. Find out more about our current Strategy here.
We welcome all who share our commitment to a thriving, future-ready agri-food sector. Find out more about our current Strategy here.
As we put our new strategy into effect, we’re looking for new members to support our work. If you, your institution, charity or business would like to get involved, then please contact Kathryn Green, Charities Coordination Director, via the Contact page. She will be happy to help.
Masters of Research degree alongside Harper Adams University for the academic year 2025/2026. More information available soon.
AUC Summer School 2025: A partnership of 9 AFCP member charities part-funded the Agricultural Universities Council Food and Farming Summer School. In June 2025, 26 undergraduates and postgraduates from a range of disciplines took part in an inspiring week-long tour of research and innovation in agriculture.
Novel Crop Breeding in Legumes: Elena Bidash is continuing her PhD as part of an AFCP-part-funded joint research project with the University of Cambridge’s Crop Science Centre. Her work focuses on virus-induced gene silencing and editing in soybean with a view to applying these breakthroughs to a wider range of crops in the future.
Modelling Net Carbon Emissions for Dairy Production Systems: Dr. Fern Baker has been awarded her PhD from the University of Nottingham. Her studentship was funded by AHDB and four AFCP member charities.
Oilseed Rape Pest Control: Dr. Claire Price (neé Hoarau), completed her PhD from Harper Adams University. The project looked at the potential of biopesticides, and optimising the use of conventional insecticides for control of cabbage stem flea beetle. Her studentship was funded by AHDB and five AFCP member charities.
Dairy/Beef Calf Health: Dr. Bobby Hyde’s PhD at the University of Nottingham explored ways to minimise the use of antibiotics in calf management. His studentship was funded by AHDB and four AFCP member charities.
Soil Health: Dr. George Crane completed his PhD at the University of Cambridge. He worked with a farmer-led initiative focusing on the impact of rotational and soil management regimes on the systemic interactions between mycorrhizal fungi and wheat roots. Joint funding for the studentship was provided by AHDB and five AFCP member charities.
AFCP was formally registered as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee in February 2008 and became a registered charity no. 1162177 in June 2015.
AFCP Memorandum.
AFCP Articles of Association.
AFCP Accounts and formal Annual Reports for year to 31st March: 2023.
AFCP Annual Review: 2025, 2024, 2023.
AFCP Strategy: 2025-2030.
The AFCP Board Trustees and Advisers represent a range of charities and organisations from across the UK. The Board meets at least three times per year.
