ELLINGHAM AND RINGWOOD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
To hold an annual agricultural show and to promote agriculture by encouraging skill and industry in all its trades, crafts and professions connected with it, using the income generated from the activities to help support charitable causes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £180,369, an increase from the previous year's £172,160. The trustees report that the charity plans to continue activities subject to satisfactory funding arrangements, noting risks related to weather and disease that could impact show income.
What the accounts disclose
“Consequently the reserves policy has been set at a level that is sufficient to meet the costs arising from cancellation of a show due to unforeseen circumstances, the additional costs required to fund the launch of the subsequent years show and, if necessary, the costs of relocating the show ground.” — page 4
“The Charity plans to continue the activities as outlined above in the forthcoming years subject to satisfactory funding arrangements.” — page 4
Trustees
- Thomas Douglas Alexander Hastedchair
- Christopher James Snow
- Dawn Fay Spencer
- Elizabeth Green
- MR STEVE THOMPSON
- Paul M Hammond
- Pauline Beatrice Hibbert
- Samantha Packham
- Sue Jane Peter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £181k | £159k |
| 31/10/2024 | £173k | £164k |
| 31/10/2023 | £183k | £170k |
| 31/10/2022 | £141k | £161k |
| 31/10/2021 | £7k | £3k |
Common questions
Is ELLINGHAM AND RINGWOOD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £180,369, an increase from the previous year's £172,160. The trustees report that the charity plans to continue activities subject to satisfactory funding arrangements, noting risks related to weather and disease that could impact show income. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLINGHAM AND RINGWOOD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | £181k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| THE AYLSHAM AGRICULTURAL SHOW ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £365k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BURWARTON AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY LIMITED | £352k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GILLINGHAM AND SHAFTESBURY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | £463k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGTON HORSE SHOW AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | £157k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EMLEY SHOW SOCIETY | £144k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |