About Us

About Us

A very warm welcome to BOAT ( Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust). BOAT is a registered Charity which was formed in 1991 by a group of Devon farmers and the Principal of Bicton College who wanted to help people from developing countries to produce more food and improve their livelihoods. They planned to achieve this by pooling resources and providing training…

The Course

The Course

In 2024, BOAT entered a new phase of delivery by moving online, delivering an ILM (Institute of Leadership Management) course through provider Skern Training and Skills.  The topics were selected following a fact-finding visit to Kulika, Uganda by trustees Viv Horton and Peter Reed. A breakdown of the four units is available Our Work The Course….

Friends of BOAT

Friends of BOAT

Friends of BOAT  is a group of people who are active supporters of BOAT and organise various fundraising and social events. The Trustees are very appreciative of their ongoing support and look forward to their involvement in future in helping to raise funds. Anyone who is interested in becoming a Friend of BOAT should contact secretary@boatagtrust.co.uk.

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What our Delegates say

One of the biggest benefits from the course was learning to view the farm as a whole system rather than separate enterprises. That mindset change has helped with planning, decision-making, and cost control. I’ve also been sharing what I learned through small group trainings and informal on-farm demonstrations with interns, which has been encouraging.

Daniel Mosinghi Farm Headsman, Kulika, Uganda

The course has accorded me long term opportunities and benefits through development of personal leadership, communication and personal effectiveness skills besides business planning skills among others.

Blessings Kambombo Project Manager, Concern Universal, Msamala Sustainable Energy Project.

The course is very relevant and practical, I am now confidently taking up more responsibilities because of the course. The skills amassed are necessary for me to lead, manage and motivate people to achieve results.

Smorden Tomoka Project Manager, Concern Universal, Dedza, Malawi

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