DRIFFIELD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
Driffield Show includes Wheat to Bread Young Growers Honey Show Rural Craft Demo Heavy horse demo Farrier demo ERYC Waste / Recyling Food theatre Livestock sec Equine sec Society mar Countryside area. Driffield Farmers Markets School farm blog site. Members Evening. Training events.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £49,348 for the year ended 30 September 2025, compared to a deficit of £19,517 in the prior year. Total income decreased to £124,227 from £147,516, while expenditure increased to £173,575 from £167,033. The trustees acknowledge the need to restore reserves to their stated policy target of £150,000 over a five-year period.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income of £124,227” — page 8
“The Board has established that the Society should aim to maintain cash reserves of at least £150,000 (net of bank and loan borrowings)”
“The charity has a 100% interest in Driffield Showground Events Limited. The activity of Driffield Showground Events Limited is the rental and organisation of non-charitable events on the Driffield Showground.” — page 10
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/09/2021)
Trustees
- Gillian Butler
- Lord Alistair William Henry Nelson
- PETER WILLIAM BRADBURY
- Richard Christopher Cook Dee
- Stuart Edward Bradshaw
- Stuart Russell William Rowley
- Timothy John Burdass
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £124k | £174k |
| 30/09/2024 | £146k | £167k |
| 30/09/2023 | £155k | £209k |
| 30/09/2022 | £140k | £178k |
| 30/09/2021 | £196k | £194k |
Common questions
Is DRIFFIELD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £49,348 for the year ended 30 September 2025, compared to a deficit of £19,517 in the prior year. Total income decreased to £124,227 from £147,516, while expenditure increased to £173,575 from £167,033. The trustees acknowledge the need to restore reserves to their stated policy target of £150,000 over a five-year period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DRIFFIELD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DRIFFIELD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY as a grant recipient include HORACE TAYLOR TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HORACE TAYLOR TRUST | FY2025 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 30/05/2003 | £3k | "This Group Promotes And Celebrates Farming And Food To Local Community As Well As Provide Training In Food Technology. They Will Use The Awa" |