West Midlands Holstein Club
Charity 293412
Overview
Summary
West Midlands Holstein Club appears to be a specialist, place-rooted agricultural association that strengthens dairy farming through breed improvement, peer learning and shared participation. Its role seems less about direct public-facing animal services than about convening Holstein Friesian breeders across a defined cross-border region. Herd visits, social activity and competitions suggest that improvement is pursued through relationships and practical exchange as well as formal breeding goals.
Operational geography
Coverage: Regional
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission record identifies Birmingham City as a place where the charity operates, but provides no Birmingham venue, event, herd visit, member location or service location that can be mapped to a specific Birmingham area or to City Centre.
- There is no evidence of a physical operational site in Birmingham. The registered correspondence address is outside Birmingham, and the Charity Commission states that the charity does not own or lease land or property.
- Available evidence supports a regional agricultural-membership footprint rather than a neighbourhood, district or citywide Birmingham service model. It is unclear how frequent, substantial or recent the charity's activity in Birmingham is.
Additional evidence needed
- A current programme, events calendar or annual return identifying the locations of dairy herd visits, social events, competitions or meetings held in Birmingham.
- Confirmation from the club or Holstein UK of any current Birmingham-based members, partner farms, venues or recurring activities.
- Venue-level evidence showing whether any Birmingham activity falls within a named Birmingham neighbourhood, ward or the recognised City Centre place.
Areas of work
- Animals
Who they help
- Other Defined Groups
How they help
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Breed improvement is pursued through a member network
The club appears to use social events, herd visits and competitions as a practical network for breeders to compare practice, share knowledge and encourage higher standards in Holstein Friesian cattle breeding.
Why it matters
This suggests its core value may lie in convening and peer learning, rather than in delivering a single standalone service. Its relationships among dairy farmers are likely central to its civic role.
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“FOR THE PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE BY THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE BREEDING OF HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN CATTLE.”
Source:Charity Commission“Social, dairy herd visits, competition etc”
Source:Organisation
Its geography is wider and more connected than its name suggests
Despite its West Midlands identity, the club's formal area spans counties across England and Wales, indicating a regional agricultural network shaped by dairy-farming connections rather than a single administrative boundary.
Why it matters
This helps identify the club as a potential connector across local farming communities and borders. Its relevant partnerships and influence may extend well beyond the West Midlands label.
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“WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO THE COUNTIES OF GLOUCESTER, GWENT, HEREFORD, WORCESTER, OXFORD, WARWICK AND WILTSHIRE.”
Source:Charity Commission
Competition may function as a social mechanism for agricultural improvement
Competitions appear to sit alongside herd visits and social activity, which may indicate that recognition, comparison and community status are used to encourage breeding improvement.
Why it matters
This points to an operating model based on voluntary participation and shared standards. Understanding this may be useful when considering how the club could support wider agricultural learning or collaboration.
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“Social, dairy herd visits, competition etc”
Source:Organisation“FOR THE PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE BY THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE BREEDING OF HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN CATTLE.”
Source:Charity Commission
- It is unclear who participates directly: individual farmers, breeding businesses, young people or other groups.
- There is no evidence about the club's scale, frequency of activity, governance or current partnerships.
- The evidence does not show whether the club addresses wider issues such as farm viability, animal welfare or skills development.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent event programmes, membership information and attendance data.
- Details of competition criteria, herd-visit learning aims and any partner organisations.
- Annual reports or accounts showing resources, geographic reach and outcomes.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Social, dairy herd visits, competition etc
Charity objects
FOR THE PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE BY THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE BREEDING OF HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN CATTLE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO THE COUNTIES OF GLOUCESTER, GWENT, HEREFORD, WORCESTER, OXFORD, WARWICK AND WILTSHIRE.