The exhibit at the QEII Centre is expected to show a range of new and old farm machinery alongside the donated farm toys by NFU members and Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign supporters.
A multi-generational farming family will hand over a selection of pre-loved farming toys to the Treasury with a message to Chancellor Rachel Reeves – a symbolic gesture to show the toys come from the children of Britain’s farming families who are being denied a future in the industry.
The move comes as the NFU ramps up the pressure on the government to rethink its plans for changes to APR and BPR (Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief) ahead of its Spring Statement in March.
Show the Chancellor what is at stake
NFU President Tom Bradshaw explained what to expect: “At our annual conference we will once again show the strength of feeling among family farmers who are seeing their children’s future snatched away.
“We want every member to send us a pre-loved toy tractor so that we can show Rachel Reeves what is at stake.
“Every toy will represent a farm that may be lost, and the generation which could lose it, thanks to this pernicious policy.
“We will keep fighting this battle until the government listens to British farmers and ultimately takes action.”
“We want every member to send us a pre-loved toy tractor so that we can show Rachel Reeves what is at stake.”
NFU President Tom Bradshaw
How to donate a toy
The NFU has arranged logistics to make donating a toy as simple as possible.
All donations must be received by the NFU by Friday 21 February.
Please let us know if you are sending a donation by filling out our online form.
Methods to donate a toy include:
1. Royal Mail’s delivery service
Visit royalmail.com to arrange postage.
Donations should be sent to NFU, Agriculture House, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, CV8 2TZ.
2. Drop off in-person at the NFU’s headquarters in Stoneleigh Park
Bring your toy to NFU, Agriculture House, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, CV8 2TZ.
Free parking is available.
3. Bring to NFU Conference with you
If you have ticket to the NFU’s annual Conference at the QEII Centre on 25 February you can bring your pre-loved toy with you and leave it at one of our dedicated drop-off points before you enter the building.
The NFU is also exploring options for regional drop of points. More information will follow shortly, so keep checking this page for updates.
If you would like to volunteer to be a regional drop-off point please complete our online form by midnight on Thursday 6 February.
All toys will be donated to charity following the conclusion of the annual conference.
For more information about donating, visit our FAQ page.
For further help and support, you can contact CallFirst on 0370 845 8458.
