EMLEY SHOW SOCIETY
The principal activity of the Society is the organisation of an annual agricultural show.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £23,205 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £174,887. The trustees confirmed that the society has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. However, the trustees noted that recent results have negatively impacted the ability to maintain two years of cover, although they remain satisfied the monies held are sufficient for future viability.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities 4 131,556” — page 7
“The results for recent years has negatively impacted upon the reserves and therefore the ability to maintain two years cover however the Council members are satisfied that the monies held on deposit are sufficient to ensure the future viability of the Society.”
Trustees
- RICHARD SEARBYchair
- Alicia Wydell
- CHRISTOPHER HAGAIN
- Corol Elizabeth O'Toole
- GRAHAM BECKWITH
- Graeme Paterson
- JUDY GRIFFITHS
- Jessica Colbeck
- KIRSTY MAE Chapple
- MARTIN PATERSON
- Mark Anthony Millard
- Pamela Dyson
- RICHARD JOSEPH WILSON HAMPSHIRE
- Rebecca Brennan
- SALLY ANN HAMPSHIRE
- Susan Patricia BRITTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £144k | £121k |
| 30/09/2024 | £126k | £126k |
| 30/09/2023 | £76k | £131k |
| 30/09/2022 | £108k | £99k |
| 30/09/2021 | £628 | £5k |
Common questions
Is EMLEY SHOW SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £23,205 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £174,887. The trustees confirmed that the society has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. However, the trustees noted that recent results have negatively impacted the ability to maintain two years of cover, although they remain satisfied the monies held are sufficient for future viability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMLEY SHOW SOCIETY | £144k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ELLINGHAM AND RINGWOOD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | £181k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| TOTNES AND DISTRICT SHOW SOCIETY | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE AYLSHAM AGRICULTURAL SHOW ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £365k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASSOCIATION OF SHOW AND AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATIONS | £160k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |