Request a forecast statement for a lump sum payment
Find out how much money you could receive if you're eligible to apply for the Lump Sum Exit Scheme to leave or retire from farming.
Applies to England
The forecast statement will show the amount you could receive as a lump sum payment if you meet the Lump Sum Exit Scheme rules. This will help you decide if you want to apply to the scheme.
Check your business details are correct
Check your business details are correct before you request a forecast statement. You can check and update your details by either:
- using the online Rural Payments service
- telephoning the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) helpline: 03000 200 301
If you have control of more than one business and are thinking of leaving some or all of them, you will need to request a forecast statement for each one.
Contact RPA
You will need the Single Business Identifier (SBI) numbers for each business you are requesting a forecast statement for. You can contact RPA by telephone or email.
Telephone: RPA helpline 03000 200 301 and follow the recorded instructions.
Email: ruralpayments@defra.gov.uk - add ‘Lump Sum Exit Scheme forecast statement request’ to the subject field of your email. You must provide the SBI number for each business you need a statement for.
You will receive forecast statement(s) from February 2022.
RPA will send the statement(s) to the email or postal address that is registered on the Rural Payments service.
How we handle your data
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is the data controller for personal data you give to RPA. For information on how we handle personal data read the RPA’s personal information charter.