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The Dean Organic Fund - The Organic Research Centre Farming organically / The Dean Organic Fund Interest free loans for 2 to 5 years for organic or ecological farmers, producers and food businesses The Dean Organic Fund was formed in 2011 following a private bequest of over £500,000, made by Jennie Bone, a passionate supporter of organic farming.
Jennie’s vision was for her legacy to be invested in conservation and the charitable objectives initiated by the Dean Organic Trust through furthering organic farming methods and organic principles. Since its formation, the Dean Organic Fund has sought out and made loans to support existing or start-up farming businesses, following organic principles in the UK. Trevelyan Farm Organics, a DOF beneficiary What is the Dean Organic Fund?
Today, the legacy provides for ongoing financial support via bespoke interest free and unsecured loans; ranging from £5,000 to £25,000. The Fund was managed by The Organic Research Centre from 2018 to 2025, with nearly 50 farmers, producers and food businesses receiving support since that time. From the 1st September 2025 when ORC joined ADAS the fund has been administered by The Progressive Farming Trust.
The Dean Organic Fund lends to farmers, producers and food businesses on an unsecured, and interest free basis; for the purposes of financing transformative investment in equipment, innovation, stock or other forms of working capital (excluding property or land). Dean Organic Fund rolling loan programme Applications are open and will be considered on a first-come first serve basis.
Click the button below for further information and gain access to to the application pack . Orchard Organic Farm, a DOF beneficiary Our loans are unsecured, but we do take into account former loans or existing debt as part of a competitive application process. Loan repayment terms are negotiable, with a maximum repayment period of up to 5 years.
Applicants can include private or public companies, sole traders or small farmers, partnerships, and community/social or charitable enterprises with a legal entity. Our intention is to support businesses that might face challenges in securing commercial finance. Applicants will preferably be certified organic producers or in conversion but otherwise should follow practices closely aligned to organic principles.
Email your questions or queries To date, a wide range of businesses have been supported, from small-scale dairy and arable farms to Scottish crofts self-processing meat and market gardeners growing vegetables for the local community. Other borrowers have used funds to develop farm shops, micro-dairy production, vineyard management equipment, and organic chicken production systems.
Loan applications are assessed by the Dean Organic Fund Committee according to set criteria. The Committee aims to determine loan applications within two months of receipt of complete information and reserves the right to full discretion in accepting, refusing, or requesting further information in each case. How the Dean Organic Fund helped me Who has the Dean Organic Fund helped!
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Private or public companies, sole traders, small farmers, partnerships, and community/social or charitable enterprises with a legal entity in the UK, following organic principles. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Dean Organic Fund rolling loan programme is funded by The Progressive Farming Trust (formerly managed by The Organic Research Centre). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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