CUMBERLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
The purpose of the charity is the advancement of agriculture for the public benefit by:1) Encouraging improvements in the breeding of stock, the management of land and in the generalpromotion of agriculture2) Organising and presenting the annual Cumberland Agricultural Show The Show combines tradition and agriculture with a fresh, modern focus to create a real celebration of farming, food
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £8,020 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £79,545. The trustees confirm that sufficient reserves exist to meet future obligations and have adopted the going concern basis, noting the balance sheet is strong despite the loss.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity's reserves are continually monitored by the Trustees to ensure they are adequate for the Charity's needs. The Charity holds reserves to ensure future expense obligations can be met when they fall due, regardless of future unknown income levels.” — page 5
“The Trustees provide free of charge services which are not reflected in the financial statements as it is deemed a voluntary cost and is not quantifiable.” — page 23
Trustees
- JOHN WHARTONchair
- BRIAN DAVIDSON
- GILLIAN LAURA POTTS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £135k | £143k |
| 30/09/2024 | £142k | £140k |
| 30/09/2023 | £122k | £123k |
| 30/09/2022 | £118k | £115k |
| 30/09/2021 | £28k | £29k |
Common questions
Is CUMBERLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £8,020 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £79,545. The trustees confirm that sufficient reserves exist to meet future obligations and have adopted the going concern basis, noting the balance sheet is strong despite the loss. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.