STAFFORDSHIRE& BIRMINGHAM AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £10,590 from general operations, reversing a previous deficit. The Trustees report that reserves are maintained in the region of £690,000, which is considered adequate to meet operational requirements for a minimum period of twelve months. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The level of reserves is considered adequate to meet the Society’s operational requirements for a minimum period of twelve months. The Trustees have set this level of reserves as they are mindful of the impact that events such as the Pandemic had on the Society when trading effectively ceased for a period of eighteen months. They are equally mindful of the impact that notifiable livestock diseases such as Foot & Mouth and Blue Tongue can have on the Society” — page 10
“These financial statements consolidate the results of the charitable company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Stafford Showground Limited.” — page 23
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Alexandra Georgina Foster Broome
- FRANK GEOFFREY THOMPSTONE
- Malcolm Gale
- Michael John Williams
- Peter William Russell
- Sean Austin Spinetto
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £2.1m | £2.0m |
| 31/07/2024 | £2.1m | £2.1m |
| 31/07/2023 | £1.9m | £1.9m |
| 31/07/2022 | £2.3m | £1.8m |
| 31/07/2021 | £579k | £679k |
Common questions
Is STAFFORDSHIRE& BIRMINGHAM AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £10,590 from general operations, reversing a previous deficit. The Trustees report that reserves are maintained in the region of £690,000, which is considered adequate to meet operational requirements for a minimum period of twelve months. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Deans.