6 top ways farming raised funds for charity in 2025

Farmers, rural families and industry figures across the UK raised tens of thousands of pounds for health and wellbeing charities through balls, tractor runs, endurance challenges and community events in 2025.

Here are some of our favourites.

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In it with Isaac

Isaac and family with Nigel Owens © Evie Tomlinson

A rural community in west Wales raised more than £75,000 for cancer charities through the “In It With Isaac” initiative.

The campaign was launched by dairy farming family Simon, Sian, Isaac and Elliott Davies of Castellhyfryd Holsteins, Carmarthenshire, to support organisations that helped Isaac during cancer treatment.

Fundraising events included a rugby match between Crymych RFC Youth and Pembrokeshire RFC Youth, refereed by farmer and former international referee Nigel Owens.

Ben Nevis climb

James Matthews climbing Ben Nevis © FCN

Nine-year-old James Matthews, from a fifth-generation farming family near Battlesbridge, Essex, climbed Ben Nevis during his half-term holiday.

He raised more than £1,165 for the Farming Community Network.

The 1,345m peak is Britain’s highest and is known for its unpredictable weather and rugged terrain.

“There were difficult moments, but I knew going in that’s what separates a real challenge from a walk in the park,” he said.

Pink Ladies’ tractor run

Pink Ladies tractor run organiser Annie Chapman © Jono Slack

A record 192 tractors took part in the Pink Ladies’ Tractor Road Run last summer, making it the largest in the event’s history.

Women from across the region drove a 20-mile route through south Norfolk and north Suffolk to raise money for breast cancer research.

The tractors, decorated in pink, passed through towns and villages and were supported by thousands of spectators.

Since it began, the tractor run has raised more than £1.34m for Cancer Research UK’s breast cancer appeal.

Right Said Fred charity cycle

Farmers Weekly journalists Philip Clarke and Philip Case © MAG/Philip Clarke

In September, Farmers Weekly journalists Phil Clarke and Phil Case raised £2,136 for Cancer Research UK.

They completed a 55-mile charity bike ride from London to Brighton, dressed as 1990’s pop duo Right Said Fred.

“The resemblance has been pointed out before, so we thought we’d have a laugh while raising money for a brilliant cause,” said Mr Case.

“We see so many farmers doing amazing things for good causes. We just thought – it’s our turn.”

Farmers’ Ball

Farmers enjoying the FCN ball © Farming Community Network

More than 400 guests attended the Staffordshire Farmers’ Ball in November organised by the local Farming Community Network (FCN) to help celebrate its 30th anniversary.

A raffle and auction held during the evening raised well over £25,000.

One of the standout moments saw a tray of eggs sell for more than £100.

Funds raised contributed to FCN’s work supporting farmers and farming families during difficult periods.

Vegan organisation donates £6,000

The £6,000 donation for The DPJ Foundation © Vegans Support the Farmers

Vegans Support the Farmers donated £6,000 to agricultural mental health charity The DPJ Foundation following a year-long fundraising campaign.

The funds were presented at the Royal Welsh Show.

The group raised the money through donations at 20 vegan events across the UK, including VegFest London, the Scottish Vegan Festival, Vegan Campout and the Welsh Vegan Festival, alongside endurance running challenges.