THE MAGDALEN ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST

What THE MAGDALEN ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST does

The Magdalen Environmental Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (charity number 1002373) that operates Magdalen Farm, a 132-acre organic farm and nature reserve on the banks of the River Axe at the junction of Dorset, Somerset and Devon. The trust was founded in 2012 and operates with a small team of 5 employees.

The charity's core product is a single integrated offering of outdoor educational and recreational experiences delivered on the farm site. Service lines include curriculum-aligned school trips for primary and secondary students, family activities, tailored group trips for organizations such as adults with mental health difficulties and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) families, and on-site self-catering accommodation for extended stays. The trust also serves higher-education users, including PHD-level researchers using the organic farm and restored river habitat for field studies. The farm holds Soil Association organic certification, a Council for Learning Outside The Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge, and membership in Social Farms and Gardens. A 100-acre habitat expansion is active alongside the restored river.

The business model is a non-profit, direct-to-consumer model. Pricing is quote-based and pay-as-you-go, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Income is generated from fees for school visits, family and group activities, and self-catering accommodation, supplemented by donations and grants (the charity structure implies). Distribution is direct through the Magdalen Farm website, phone, and email, with no intermediaries or resellers. Marketing relies on organic content via the website, Facebook, and Instagram. The operating geography is Southwest England, with no global footprint claim.

Name

THE MAGDALEN ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST

Legal name

The Magdalen Environmental Trust

Website

https://magdalenfarm.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Magdalen Environmental Trust is a registered UK charity operating Magdalen Farm, a 132-acre organic farm and nature reserve in Southwest England, delivering outdoor education and nature experiences to schools, families, SEND groups, and academic researchers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Environmental Education Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conservation Easements & Land Trust Services (AFAMAMAH)

Keywords

• Outdoor environmental education
• Organic farm visits
• Nature reserve programs
• School residential trips
• Inclusive group activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Winsham, nr. Chard

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational School Visits: Day and residential school trips providing hands-on environmental education for primary and secondary school children. Includes curriculum-aligned activities and outdoor learning experiences.
2. Family and Group Activities: Booking fees for family days out and group activities including adults with mental health difficulties, residential school visits, and special interest groups.
3. Self-Catering Accommodation: On-site self-catering facilities for groups and families visiting the farm and nature reserve.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Magdalen Environmental Trust operates Magdalen Farm, a 132-acre Soil Association certified organic farm and nature reserve providing hands-on outdoor educational and recreational experiences. Core services include curriculum-aligned day and residential school trips for primary and secondary pupils, family nature-based activities, tailored group programs for SEND organizations, youth groups and adults with mental health needs, and self-catering holiday cottages on the farm.

Product overview

The Magdalen Environmental Trust operates Magdalen Farm as a single unified offering: a 132-acre organic farm and nature reserve providing outdoor educational and recreational experiences. The core product consists of School Trips (curriculum-aligned educational visits for primary and secondary students), Family Activities (nature-based experiences for families), Group Trips (tailored programs for SEND groups, youth organizations, and adults with mental health needs), and Self-Catering Accommodation (holiday cottages for extended stays). All offerings share the same 132-acre site along the River Axe at the junction of Dorset, Somerset, and Devon, integrating environmental education with hands-on farm experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School Trips Curriculum-aligned educational visits for primary and secondary schools, offering hands-on nature experiences, farm activities, and outdoor learning programs at the 132-acre organic farm. Includes both day visits and residential stays and serves pupils from primary school through to PhD level.
• Family Activities Outdoor family experiences including nature walks, farm animal interactions, and environmental activities suitable for children and adults together. Designed for families including those with children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Group Trips Tailored outdoor experiences for organized groups including youth groups, care homes, adults with mental health difficulties, and SEND service providers. Sessions are designed around therapeutic, team-building, and recreational objectives.
• Self-Catering Accommodation Self-catering holiday cottages and accommodation on the 132-acre organic farm for families and groups seeking extended nature-based stays.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Soil AssociationminorOthersSoil Association organic certification body. Magdalen Farm displays the SA Organic logo on its website, indicating certified organic status for its farm operations. This provides credibility and market differentiation for the farm's organic produce.
• Council for Learning Outside The Classroom (LOtC)minorOthersNational charity championing learning outside the classroom. LOtC QB (Quality Badge) indicates the farm meets quality standards for educational visits and outdoor learning experiences.
• Social Farms and GardensminorOthersMembership organization for farms and gardens engaged in social and community activities. Magdalen Farm is a member, indicating alignment with best practices for community-focused farming and educational activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Country Trust: UK charity connecting schools with farms and rural estates for educational visits, including food and farming experiences. Directly comparable in delivering farm-based outdoor learning to school groups across England and Wales.
• Whirlow Hall Farm Trust: Sheffield-based charity operating a working farm delivering educational visits, vocational training, and wellbeing programs for children and adults. Comparable operating model: a single farm site used for school visits and therapeutic group work.
• Farms for City Children: UK charity providing residential farm visits for children from urban areas, operating Nethercott House and other working farms with educational programming. Closely comparable in mission, charitable structure, and primary customer segment (school children).

Regional players

• Somerset Wildlife Trust: Regional conservation charity operating nature reserves across Somerset with family events and educational visits. Comparable as a geographically proximate conservation organization delivering outdoor educational programming in the same regional catchment.
• The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Minsmere: Specific RSPB reserve site delivering school visits, family activities, and habitat-focused learning. Comparable as a single-site nature reserve delivering outdoor educational programming, though focused on coastal wetland rather than organic farmland.

Broad incumbents

• RSPB: UK charity managing nature reserves with family events, school programs, and wildlife education. Comparable in the conservation and outdoor education intersection, though focuses on birdlife rather than mixed organic farming.
• RHS Garden Wisley: Large-scale horticultural garden operated by the Royal Horticultural Society offering family activities, school visits, and group experiences. Comparable as a public-facing nature site with educational programming, but at significantly larger scale and national brand reach.
• National Trust: UK conservation charity managing historic properties, gardens, and natural landscapes with extensive educational and family programming. Comparable in combining conservation, outdoor learning, and family visits, but operates at massive scale with paid membership model.
• Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT): UK charity operating wetland nature reserves with educational visits, family activities, and habitat restoration. Comparable as a conservation charity with habitat creation, school visits, and family programming, but at multiple sites and larger scale.

Others

• Social Farms and Gardens: UK membership organization supporting care farms, community gardens, and therapeutic horticulture projects. Magdalen is already a member; comparable as part of the same sector network and beneficiary of the membership body's advocacy and training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MagdalenFarmUK
• Instagraminstagram.com/magdalenfarm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-magdalen-environmental-trust

Compliance4 records

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