YFYFC Committees

Who does all the hands-on work?

Executive Committee 2025/2026

County Chairman: Will Amos | Vice Chairs: Anna Booth and Joe Holmes.

Yorkshire Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs is managed by the Executive Committee with three sub-committees that do all the hands-on work supported by the Staffing Committee and The Trustees.

What does the Exec do?

One of the first committees that you may be elected to is the Yorkshire Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs Executive Committee. An “Exec Rep” shares the responsibility for the smooth running and the decision making of the Federation.

The County Chairman, who is elected from the members of the committee, leads this committee. The committee normally meets three times a year to receive reports from sub-committees, Districts, Northern Area reps, NFYFC reps and approve or amend (if necessary) the decisions taken by the sub-committees.

Who is on the Exec Committee?

This committee is formed as follows:

  • Two members from each Club.
  • Four members from each District (these members should not already be elected from the Club AGM).
  • Members co-opted onto the committee (usually at the Exec AGM).

There is a total of 161 voting members. In addition Honorary Life Members, Vice Presidents and Co-Options from outside bodies may attend, but cannot vote.

Competitions Committee 2026/2027

Chairman: Ben Robinson
Vice Chairmen: Henrietta Jarvis and James Driffield

Responsibilities

  • Planning & budgeting of all YFYFC competitions.
  • Dealing with the selection of teams for Northern Area and National competitions.
  • Seeking sponsorship to cover the committees’ work.
  • Ensuring technical standards are attained (in conjunction with the Promotions and Skills Committee).
  • Encouraging member participation in all activities.
  • Encouraging countryside crafts & skills.

Events, Finance & General Purposes Committee 2025/2026

Chairman: Jack Smith
Vice Chairmen: Will Fawcett & one vacancy

Responsibilities

  • Organisation of federation fundraising events including dances and dos.
  • Financial management & budgetary control of the federation.
  • Applications for grants.
  • Sponsorship.
  • Purchase of equipment.
  • All areas relating to affiliation fees, legal procedures, the Charity Commission, constitutional issues and expenses.
  • All duties and responsibilities relating to Health & Safety legislation.

Promotions & Skills Committee 2025/2026

Chairman: Rebecca Keay
Vice Chairmen: Joe Holmes & one vacancy

Responsibilities

  • Membership recruitment and retention.
  • Promoting Curve training, and delivering skills training in collaboration with the Competitions Committee.
  • Assisting the federation in its promotion to the wider population.
  • YFYFC merchandise and new members packs.
  • Budgeting for the federation’s training output
  • Produce and evaluate a marketing plan.
  • Responsibility for social media platforms.