The Douglas Bomford Trust is the only UK charity committed primarily to supporting engineering for agriculture and related industries. The objective of the Trust is to advance knowledge, understanding, practice, and competence in the application of ENGINEERING and TECHNOLOGY to achieve sustainable agricultural, food and biological systems for the benefit of the environment and mankind.

The Trust provides funding to enable competent individuals and organisations to pursue: 

Education and training to acquire new knowledge, skills, techniques and capabilities.
Research and innovation by applying science and technology to the design, development, evaluation and construction of machines, systems and techniques.
Travel to attend national and international conferences and events to acquire or disseminate knowledge.
The development and maintenance of professional competencies, including Membership of IAgrE (Institution of Agricultural Engineers) for students on relevant courses or research programmes.

The Trust is pleased to have supported in June 2025, through AFCP (AgriFood Charities Partnership), an AUC (Agricultural Universities Council) Summer School for a group of Undergraduates to learn more of the opportunities within the sector through visits to farms, universities and businesses.

As well as the 4 awards listed below, applications are also invited for the Audrey Lamden Travel Award (up to £5,000); see full details and how to apply here

See the video here for further information about the Trust and its activities.