THE BRITISH BLUE CATTLE SOCIETY
THE PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, BY THE ENCOURAGEMENT, PROMOTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE BREEDING OF THE BRITSH BLUE BREED OF LIVESTOCK AND THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PURITY OF THE BREED.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net gain of £4,529 for the year, with total income of £130,812 against total expenditure of £151,579. Total funds carried forward amounted to £320,032, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover foreseeable contingencies for a period of one and a half years. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to be able to retain sufficient reserves necessary to meet liabilities and expenses for a period of one and a half years, should any of the funding sources become unreliable or be delayed due to an extended period of economic downturn in the agricultural industry.”
“Mr A Ryder was provided with a short term loan for office improvements. At the balance sheet date the amount due from Mr A Ryder was £8,201 (2024: £9,445)” — page 29
“The premises that the charity operates from are owned by Mr A Ryder. A commercial rent of £7,200 (2024: £7,200) is paid for the use of these premises.” — page 29
“Mr A Ryder was provided with a short term loan for office improvements. At the balance sheet date the amount due from Mr A Ryder was £8,201 (2024: £9,445)” — page 29
“The premises that the charity operates from are owned by Mr A Ryder. A commercial rent of £7,200 (2024: £7,200) is paid for the use of these premises.” — page 29
“Mr A Ryder was provided with a short term loan for office improvements. At the balance sheet date the amount due from Mr A Ryder was £8,201 (2024: £9,445)” — page 29
“The premises that the charity operates from are owned by Mr A Ryder. A commercial rent of £7,200 (2024: £7,200) is paid for the use of these premises.” — page 29
Trustees
- ALLAN JAMES WILKINSON
- Adam James Neachell
- JAMES BARBER
- JOHN GRAHAM BRINDLEY
- John Hall
- John O'Kell
- Linda MORGAN
- Oliver McCann
- Robert Steven PATTINSON
- STEPHEN THOMAS HOUGH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £131k | £152k |
| 31/12/2024 | £147k | £165k |
| 31/12/2023 | £165k | £179k |
| 31/12/2022 | £168k | £161k |
| 31/12/2021 | £149k | £140k |
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH BLUE CATTLE SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net gain of £4,529 for the year, with total income of £130,812 against total expenditure of £151,579. Total funds carried forward amounted to £320,032, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover foreseeable contingencies for a period of one and a half years. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRITISH BLUE CATTLE SOCIETY | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH LIMOUSIN CATTLE SOCIETY LIMITED | £1.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP SOCIETY LIMITED | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JERSEY CATTLE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM | £210k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS' SOCIETY | £107k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HEREFORD CATTLE SOCIETY | £683k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |