WOLSINGHAM AND WEAR VALLEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
The charitable objective of the Association and principal activity is to promote the improvement in the breeding of livestock and to improve the standards of farming and farm craft for the farmers residing inthe area. Community awareness and involvement in promoting rural skills
Objects
1)TO PROMOTE THE IMPROVEMENT IN THE BREEDING OF LIVE STOCK.2)TO PROMOTE THE STANDARDS OF FARMING AND FARM CRAFT FOR FARMERS RESIDING WITHIN THE AREAS.3)TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE COUNTRY PURSUITS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £91,307 for the year ended 31 October 2024, with unrestricted free reserves increasing to £566,973. The trustees consider reserves of at least the cost of holding the show to be sufficient, a threshold the current reserves exceed. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Gate receipts 164,858” — page 13
“The trustees consider that reserves of at least the cost of holding the show be held, together with sufficient funds to enable the Society to finance the purchase of additional facilities for the showground.” — page 5
“Mr | Ross, trustee received remuneration totalling £7,500 (2023: £7,552) on behalf of his role as the charity's bookkeeper and acting secretary.” — page 15
“Payments totalling £1,779 (2023: £2,900) were made to David Briggs Plant Hire in respect of plant hire & construction services prior to his resignation as a trustee. Mr D Briggs, Trustee (resigned 30 July 2024), is the proprietor of David Briggs Plant Hire. At the date of his resignation there were no amounts outstanding between the charity and David Briggs Plant Hire.” — page 19
“Payments totaling £7,333 (2023: £7,200) were made to Mr S W Pyboumne in respect of grounds keeping work on the site during the year. Mr S W Pybourne, is the son of Mr G Pybourne, Trustee. At 31 October 2024 there were no amounts outstanding between the charity and Mr S W Pybourne.” — page 19
“Payments totalling £1,779 (2023: £2,900) were made to David Briggs Plant Hire in respect of plant hire & construction services prior to his resignation as a trustee. Mr D Briggs, Trustee (resigned 30 July 2024), is the proprietor of David Briggs Plant Hire. At the date of his resignation there were no amounts outstanding between the charity and David Briggs Plant Hire.” — page 19
“Payments totaling £7,333 (2023: £7,200) were made to Mr S W Pyboumne in respect of grounds keeping work on the site during the year. Mr S W Pybourne, is the son of Mr G Pybourne, Trustee. At 31 October 2024 there were no amounts outstanding between the charity and Mr S W Pybourne.” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- James Suddeschair
- JOHN BELL
- John Emerson
- KENNETH LOUGH
- Philip Walker
- WILLIAM GORDON PYBOURNE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £481k | £316k |
| 31/10/2024 | £403k | £312k |
| 31/10/2023 | £434k | £313k |
| 31/10/2022 | £405k | £309k |
| 31/10/2021 | £324k | £190k |
Common questions
Is WOLSINGHAM AND WEAR VALLEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £91,307 for the year ended 31 October 2024, with unrestricted free reserves increasing to £566,973. The trustees consider reserves of at least the cost of holding the show to be sufficient, a threshold the current reserves exceed. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.