RECRUITING THE NEXT GENERATION encourage all alumni to become involved in recruiting and
NUFFIELD FARMING CONFERENCE
supporting the next generation of Scholars. From sharing the
The Nuffield Farming Conference is the cornerstone
benefits of a Nuffield Scholarship with personal contacts,
of the Nuffield Farming calendar. Hosted by a different
to supporting applicants and mentoring new Scholars, the
UK region each year, it sees both a cohort of Scholars
opportunities to give back and grow our influence are endless.
presenting the findings of their study, as well as a new
Our Scholars are our biggest advocates and, as such, we
group of Scholars joining the Nuffield family.
HOW TO HELP • Speak at local farmer groups and meetings • Represent Nuffield Farming at shows and events • Help support regional Nuffield Farming groups and run mock interviews
• Share more about opportunities with colleagues and personal connections
• Become a Nuffield Farming mentor (mentor training provided)
• Take up a leadership opportunity within the Trust, including running a group or serving as a Trustee.
The Conference also provides an invaluable opportunity for our alumni and supporters to come together, share ideas, catch up and enjoy themselves. Networking and socialising are key to the two-day conference, which also features the Annual Gala Dinner and prominent guest speakers. During the Conference we also recognise the exceptional work of our Scholars with several awards: • HSBC Silver Salver • John Stewart Shield • Steven & Gillian Bullock Award • Greener Future Award • Frank Arden Leadership Award
HOW TO SUPPORT THE TRUST ANNUAL DONATIONS
FRIENDS OF NUFFIELD FARMING
As a charitable organisation, the Trust relies on generous
Our Friends of Nuffield Farming programme offers businesses
donations from its supporters. Financial donations allow us
the opportunity to financially support the Trust’s running
to continue to provide high levels of support for our Scholars
costs. This ensures we can deliver this essential programme,
and to continue to lead positive change. We ask Scholars to
improve our offerings and use our position to continue making
continue their Nuffield Farming membership through a nominal
a difference.
annual membership fee, which in part funds the day-to-day running of the Trust.
SPONSOR A SCHOLARSHIP The continued success of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships and its many achievements are dependent upon the generous and ongoing support of our Sponsors. We are grateful to the industry bodies, associations, individuals and charities who regularly fund these awards, some of whom have supported the Trust for many years. We are always delighted to hear from those interested in sponsoring a Scholarship and supporting the work of the Trust.
Find out more about how you can support Nuffield Farming
In return for their generosity, Friends of Nuffield receive an exclusive package of supporter benefits including advertisement and promotional opportunities. We ask all our alumni to consider whether they could join the programme or if they could introduce other potential ’Friends’.
NUFFIELD FARMING LEGACY Leaving a gift in your Will can help ensure that the Nuffield Farming experience is available to future generations. If you would like to remember Nuffield Farming in your Will, there are three main types of gift you can make:
• Pecuniary Gift - is the gift of a particular sum of money. • Specific Gift - is the gift of a specific item such as a property, a painting, a piece of jewellery or an antique.
• Residuary Gift - is the gift of all (or part) of the value of your estate after debts, liabilities and other legacies have been paid.
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