HENLEY AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION LIMITED
To promote and improve agriculture, horticulture and the breeding and rearing of livestock via events such as Henley Farm & Country Show and an annual ploughing match.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £10,465 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £74,012. The trustees have established a reserves policy target of approximately £150,000 to cover annual running costs in the event of cancellation, meaning current reserves are below this stated policy target. The independent examiner confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that the going concern basis is appropriate.
What the accounts disclose
“Unrestricted Reserve - to build up enough funds to cover the annual running costs of the Henley Show in the event of its cancellation. The running costs are approximately £150,000.” — page 4
“During the year the charitable company received £560 funds from two Trustees (2024 — NIL) for sponsorships and entry fees.” — page 16
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- CYRIL PAUL FAIRWEATHER MA, FCA
- Jennie Elizabeth Spooner
- Peter James Frederick Webb
- Stuart James Warby
- The Hon Tristan Anthony Stephen Phillimore
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £156k | £168k |
| 31/12/2024 | £166k | £172k |
| 31/12/2023 | £147k | £179k |
| 31/12/2022 | £168k | £162k |
| 31/12/2021 | £181k | £167k |
Common questions
Is HENLEY AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £10,465 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £74,012. The trustees have established a reserves policy target of approximately £150,000 to cover annual running costs in the event of cancellation, meaning current reserves are below this stated policy target. The independent examiner confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that the going concern basis is appropriate. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE A S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE ANNABEL ARBIB FOUNDATION | 1 | £250 |
Charities like this
- THE HENLEY FESTIVAL TRUST
- THE BURWARTON AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY LIMITED
- ELLINGHAM AND RINGWOOD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
- BUCKS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION
- KINGTON HORSE SHOW AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
- BLASTON AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HENLEY AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £156k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE HENLEY FESTIVAL TRUST | £4.6m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | within | — | no doubt |
| THE BURWARTON AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY LIMITED | £352k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ELLINGHAM AND RINGWOOD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | £181k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| BUCKS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION | £293k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGTON HORSE SHOW AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | £157k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |