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THE PENRITH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

Registered charity 1178874 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as PENRITH SHOW

THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES OF THE SOCIETY IS THE ORGANISING OF THE ANNUAL PENRITH AGRICULTURAL SHOW AS PART OF ITS OBJECTS OF PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE, FARMING AND THE COUNTRYSIDE.

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Latest income
£122k
Latest spending
£108k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a profit of £13,933 for the year ended 31 October 2024, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £86,355. The trustees report a healthy bank balance and confirm that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Fundraising cost ratio: 11400.0% of fundraised income — above the 90th percentile for charities its size (median 2.9%)
“The charity has paid £11,400 (2023 - £5,400) to Pedigree Livestock Services Ltd for administration fees in the year.” — page 24
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Administration fees paid to Pedigree Livestock Services Ltd, a company where Andrew Ryder is a director.
“The charity has paid £11,400 (2023 - £5,400) to Pedigree Livestock Services Ltd for administration fees in the year. Andrew Ryder is a director of this company.” — page 24
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 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).

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

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Cumbria

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/10/2024£122k£108k
31/10/2023£97k£98k
31/10/2022£117k£95k
31/10/2021£18k£11k
31/10/2020£8k£16k

Common questions

Is THE PENRITH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a profit of £13,933 for the year ended 31 October 2024, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £86,355. The trustees report a healthy bank balance and confirm that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.