ESSEX AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £323,185, which exceeds the Council's calculated requirement of £30,000 for one year of operational costs. The charity reported a net movement in funds of a deficit of £7,383 for the year, driven by increased expenditure on events and administration. The trustees confirmed adequate resources exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Council has calculated that reserves of £30,000 would be needed to continue the operational costs for a period of one year.” — page 7
“During the year, directors paid memberships and purchased event tickets totalling £1,667 (2024: £857). Also during the year, £870 (2024: £568) was paid to directors, reimbursing them for purchases made on behalf of the Charity.” — page 18
Trustees
- Annabelle Rout
- Canon Janet Nicholls
- Fiona Ashworth
- Hamish Debnam Sharp
- Jenny Freeman
- MRS H TARRANT
- Robert Fergus Gemmill Howie
- Rosemary Helen Alexander
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £100k | £115k |
| 31/08/2024 | £99k | £83k |
| 31/08/2023 | £86k | £68k |
| 31/08/2022 | £52k | £45k |
| 31/08/2021 | £38k | £33k |
Common questions
Is ESSEX AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £323,185, which exceeds the Council's calculated requirement of £30,000 for one year of operational costs. The charity reported a net movement in funds of a deficit of £7,383 for the year, driven by increased expenditure on events and administration. The trustees confirmed adequate resources exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.