RARE BREEDS SURVIVAL TRUST
Registration #269442 · Registered
www.rbst.org.ukenquiries@rbst.org.uk
Rare Breeds Survival Trust National Agricultural Centre CV8 2LG
RBST works to conserve the UKÔÇÖs rare native breeds of farm animals and acts as a last resort against the extinction of a native breed from disease, inbreeding or changes in fashion. RBSTÔÇÖs mission is to promote pedigree rare breeds; support and encourage responsible breeding programmes; maintain a gene bank of rare bloodlines; and carry out technical breed research.
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About RARE BREEDS SURVIVAL TRUST
RARE BREEDS SURVIVAL TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 269442). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 95/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2024), RARE BREEDS SURVIVAL TRUST reported a total income of £933,509 and total expenditure of £687,737, a spending ratio of 74% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, RARE BREEDS SURVIVAL TRUST describes its activities as follows: RBST works to conserve the UKÔÇÖs rare native breeds of farm animals and acts as a last resort against the extinction of a native breed from disease, inbreeding or changes in fashion. RBSTÔÇÖs mission is to promote pedigree rare breeds; support and encourage responsible breeding programmes; maintain a gene bank of rare bloodlines; and carry out technical breed research. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for RARE BREEDS SURVIVAL TRUST. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 73.7% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £933,509 | £687,737 | 74% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026