ASSOCIATION OF SHOW AND AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATIONS
The charitable objective and principal activity of the Association is to foster co-operation and discussion in the pursuit of matters of common interest among Show and Agricultural Organisations for the betterment of Agriculture, its kindred industries and services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £3,563 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by increased staff costs during a handover period and higher operational expenses. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £141,177, which the trustees note is below their stated policy target of 24-30 months of expenditure. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Currently the level of reserves as at the year end is below the policy” — page 5
Trustees
- Alice Allegra Arnold
- Alison Jayne Baylis
- Christine Knipe
- Corrie Anne Ince
- David Buchanan Tennant
- David Tite
- James Nicholas Cox
- Lisa Moore
- Mared Rand Jones
- Mark Stoddart
- RICHARD JOSEPH HEATH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £160k | £158k |
| 31/12/2024 | £119k | £91k |
| 31/12/2023 | £84k | £79k |
| 31/12/2022 | £94k | £92k |
| 31/12/2021 | £50k | £54k |
Common questions
Is ASSOCIATION OF SHOW AND AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATIONS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £3,563 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by increased staff costs during a handover period and higher operational expenses. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £141,177, which the trustees note is below their stated policy target of 24-30 months of expenditure. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| CLA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| FUSION21 FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- THE BURWARTON AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY LIMITED
- THE AYLSHAM AGRICULTURAL SHOW ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- BLASTON AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW SOCIETY
- RUTLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
- BUCKS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION
- LINCOLNSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF SHOW AND AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATIONS | £160k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE BURWARTON AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY LIMITED | £352k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE AYLSHAM AGRICULTURAL SHOW ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £365k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BLASTON AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW SOCIETY | £111k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| RUTLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | £417k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUCKS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION | £293k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |