THE BRECKNOCKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

Registered charity 1107710 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BRECKNOCKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

Hold an annual county show to promote agriculture, horticulture, forestry & conservationBring the "countryside to town" to give the wider public an opportunity to integrate with the rural community to gain a better understanding of the countryside and to discuss issues & share best practiceSupport local Shows with Showground infrastucture and organise competitions for competitors young & old

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Latest income

£139k

Latest spending

£129k

Registered

2005

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £9,080 for the year ended 30 September 2025, driven by strong show day gate receipts. Unrestricted reserves stood at £308,598, which the trustees note ensures costs for the main activity can be met. The charity remains dependent on a successful annual show and third-party income for its financial viability.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Charitable activities (82% of income)

“Annual County Show 112,885” — page 16

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: unclear (held: £309k)

“Reserves held at 30 September 2025 amounted to £308,598. A good reserve ensures that costs for the charity's main activity, the Annual County Show, can be met both for the current and following year.” — page 5

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Hay & Brecon Farmers — “Proud to support Brecon County Show (The Breckncockshire Agricultural Society) - Office Accommodation & Support” (source page)
Honddu Veterinary Practice — “Proud to support Brecon County Show - Official Show Vets” (source page)

Property (HM Land Registry)

3 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

ANDREW MATTHEWS
CHARLES BERESFORD PARRY DE WINTON · trustee of 2 other charities
CHRIS JONES
Clive Edward Thomas
DAVID GARETH DAVIES
DAVID STEPHEN THOMAS
JULIA WILSON PHILLIPS
MR BRIAN DAVIES
MR H GWYN DAVIES
MR PHILIP WILLIAMS
MRS LIBBY RODERICK
PENNY MORGAN
RICHARD JAMES RODERICK · trustee of 1 other charity
ROBERT DAVIES
WAYNE GITTOES
WILLIAM THOMAS STEPHENS

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Powys

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
30/09/2025	£139k	£129k
30/09/2024	£148k	£110k
30/09/2023	£117k	£117k
30/09/2022	£132k	£113k
30/09/2021	£14k	£18k

Common questions

Is THE BRECKNOCKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £9,080 for the year ended 30 September 2025, driven by strong show day gate receipts. Unrestricted reserves stood at £308,598, which the trustees note ensures costs for the main activity can be met. The charity remains dependent on a successful annual show and third-party income for its financial viability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.