BUCKS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION
The principle activity of the company during the year continued to be that of orgainising and holding an annual agricultural show.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net loss of £25,719 for the year ended 31 October 2025, primarily due to increased costs for the annual show. Despite this loss, unrestricted reserves remained strong at £371,648, which is well above the trustees' stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure and the anticipated reserve need of £80,000 to £100,000.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Bucks County Show that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
“One person connected with one of the Trustees received remuneration or benefits from the Bucks County Show during the year of £15,271 (2024: £18,171).” — page 13
“Rents of £6,746 (2024: £5,500) were paid to Mrs Blacklock for the rent of the showground. Mrs Blacklock is connected to C R Blacklock who is a trustee and director of the charity.” — page 18
Trustees
- Andrew Elmes
- BASIL NORMAN COOPER
- CHARLES RICHARD BLACKLOCK
- Emma Lynch
- Felicity Goss
- Fiona Hancock
- Greg Taylor
- HOWARD JOHN COX
- Joseph Roff
- MARK PARROTT
- Mark Collins
- PAULINE CLARIDGE
- Richard Alexander
- Richard Lewis
- SIMON PATRICK
- STEPHEN ALEXANDER
- Steve Gayler
- Susan Hodges
- WILLIAM ROBERT JOHN GOSS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £293k | £318k |
| 31/10/2024 | £304k | £293k |
| 31/10/2023 | £262k | £301k |
| 31/10/2022 | £277k | £257k |
| 31/10/2021 | £28k | £60k |
Common questions
Is BUCKS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net loss of £25,719 for the year ended 31 October 2025, primarily due to increased costs for the annual show. Despite this loss, unrestricted reserves remained strong at £371,648, which is well above the trustees' stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure and the anticipated reserve need of £80,000 to £100,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BUCKS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BUCKS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | Charitable Donation |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WIGHT AID FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
Charities like this
- THE BURWARTON AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY LIMITED
- THE WESTMORLAND COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY LIMITED
- ASSOCIATION OF SHOW AND AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATIONS
- BLASTON AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW SOCIETY
- KINGTON HORSE SHOW AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
- HENLEY AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUCKS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION | £293k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BURWARTON AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY LIMITED | £352k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WESTMORLAND COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY LIMITED | £883k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ASSOCIATION OF SHOW AND AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATIONS | £160k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BLASTON AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW SOCIETY | £111k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| KINGTON HORSE SHOW AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | £157k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |