THREE COUNTIES AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
Latest income
£7.3m
Latest spending
£7.0m
Registered
1981
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources decreased by 7.5% to £7,269k, while expenditure on charitable activities increased by 9.1% to £5,729k, resulting in a net surplus of £252k. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves fell to £1,091k, which remains below the policy target of £1,200k in free reserves, though positive operating cash flow of £1,183k was maintained throughout the year.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £150,001 - £160,000 — above the 90th percentile for charities its size (median £76k)
“One employee of the charity earned between £150,000 and £160,000 during the year (2023: one employee earned between £110,000 and £120,000 during the year).” — page 29
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“This remains below the amount now required by the reserves policy.” — page 10
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Adrian Hope Tree Services, a business jointly owned by Adrian Hope who is also a trustee of Three Counties Agricultural Society.
“During the current year forestry services to the value of £1,920 (2023: £660) were provided by Adrian Hope Tree Services, a business jointly owned by Adrian Hope who is also a trustee of Three Counties Agricultural Society.” — page 37
“During the current year professional fees to the value of £260 (2023: £287) were provided by McCartneys LLP, a business of which Clive Roads is a Partner and Chairman who is also a trustee of Three Counties Agricultural Society.” — page 37
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: McCartneys LLP, a business of which Clive Roads is a Partner and Chairman who is also a trustee of Three Counties Agricultural Society.
“During the current year forestry services to the value of £1,920 (2023: £660) were provided by Adrian Hope Tree Services, a business jointly owned by Adrian Hope who is also a trustee of Three Counties Agricultural Society.” — page 37
“During the current year professional fees to the value of £260 (2023: £287) were provided by McCartneys LLP, a business of which Clive Roads is a Partner and Chairman who is also a trustee of Three Counties Agricultural Society.” — page 37
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Jade Edwards, a business which is related to Jane Edwards, Head of Shows at Three Counties Agricultural Society.
“During the current year forestry services to the value of £1,920 (2023: £660) were provided by Adrian Hope Tree Services, a business jointly owned by Adrian Hope who is also a trustee of Three Counties Agricultural Society.” — page 37
“During the current year professional fees to the value of £260 (2023: £287) were provided by McCartneys LLP, a business of which Clive Roads is a Partner and Chairman who is also a trustee of Three Counties Agricultural Society.” — page 37
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Agri Management Solutions Ltd, a business of which James Hawkins is a director who is also a trustee of Three Counties Agricultural Society.
“During the current year forestry services to the value of £1,920 (2023: £660) were provided by Adrian Hope Tree Services, a business jointly owned by Adrian Hope who is also a trustee of Three Counties Agricultural Society.” — page 37
“During the current year professional fees to the value of £260 (2023: £287) were provided by McCartneys LLP, a business of which Clive Roads is a Partner and Chairman who is also a trustee of Three Counties Agricultural Society.” — page 37
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: T.C.A. Trading Limited
“The Society has a wholly owned subsidiary, T.C.A. Trading Limited. The subsidiary carries out trading activities to raise funds for donating to the Society under Gift Aid” — page 4
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Funders the charity credits
- River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region
- Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- UK Government
- Malvern Hills District Council
- Visit Worcestershire
- Hereford Corn Exchange Trust
- Farming in Protected Landscapes
- The Coronation Living Heritage Fund
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/11/2024)
Total income
£7.3m
Total spending
£7.0m
Cost of raising funds
£162k
Reserves (reported)
£1.1m
Employees
118
Trustees
- ADRIAN HOPE
- Clive Roads
- DAVID SMART
- Glyn Morgan MBE DL
- James Hawkins
- Jonathan Charles Chenevix-Trench
- Laura Hamilton
- Michael Weaver
- Nicholas Dee
- Professor Tamar Judith Thompson OBE
- ROGER JAMES PHILLIPS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2024 | £7.3m | £7.0m |
| 30/11/2023 | £7.9m | £6.4m |
| 30/11/2022 | £6.5m | £6.3m |
| 30/11/2021 | £3.4m | £3.9m |
| 30/11/2020 | £1.5m | £2.7m |
Common questions
Is THREE COUNTIES AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
The accounts state that total incoming resources decreased by 7.5% to £7,269k, while expenditure on charitable activities increased by 9.1% to £5,729k, resulting in a net surplus of £252k. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves fell to £1,091k, which remains below the policy target of £1,200k in free reserves, though positive operating cash flow of £1,183k was maintained throughout the year. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THREE COUNTIES AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £150,001 - £160,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PRUDENCE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |