YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted charitable expenditure was £587k, resulting in a net deficit of £202k for unrestricted activities, though total balance sheet funds increased by £729k to £35,909k due to investment revaluation gains. The Trustees confirm the Society remains in a strong financial position with adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees believe the current level of reserves is satisfactory. The Society is in a strong financial position, but the COVID pandemic underlined the necessity for having solid financial foundations in place.” — page 18
“Mrs R Coates, Show Director and Trustee received an Honorarium of £12,000 (2024: £8,000).” — page 48
“P Russell, a Trustee, is CEO of Russells (Kirkbymoorside) Ltd who had a trade stand at the Great Yorkshire Show at a cost of £4,324 (2024: £4,292), payable to YAS (Enterprises) Limited.” — page 48
“R Copley, a Trustee until May 2025, is a director of Farmer Copleys Farm Shop Ltd from whom the Society purchased goods to the value of £525 (2024: £2,529).” — page 48
“P Russell, a Trustee, is CEO of Russells (Kirkbymoorside) Ltd who had a trade stand at the Great Yorkshire Show at a cost of £4,324 (2024: £4,292), payable to YAS (Enterprises) Limited.” — page 48
“R Copley, a Trustee until May 2025, is a director of Farmer Copleys Farm Shop Ltd from whom the Society purchased goods to the value of £525 (2024: £2,529).” — page 48
“P Russell, a Trustee, is CEO of Russells (Kirkbymoorside) Ltd who had a trade stand at the Great Yorkshire Show at a cost of £4,324 (2024: £4,292), payable to YAS (Enterprises) Limited.” — page 48
“R Copley, a Trustee until May 2025, is a director of Farmer Copleys Farm Shop Ltd from whom the Society purchased goods to the value of £525 (2024: £2,529).” — page 48
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Timothy Paul Russellchair
- JAMES MAWER COOPER
- John Lawrence North
- Michael Robert Smith
- Peter Charles Molyneux
- RICHARD WILLIAM RUSBY
- Rachel Coates
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £12.8m | £13.1m |
| 31/12/2024 | £13.5m | £13.4m |
| 31/12/2023 | £13.4m | £13.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £11.8m | £11.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £10.4m | £9.0m |
Common questions
Is YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted charitable expenditure was £587k, resulting in a net deficit of £202k for unrestricted activities, though total balance sheet funds increased by £729k to £35,909k due to investment revaluation gains. The Trustees confirm the Society remains in a strong financial position with adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services Limited.
Who funds YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY as a grant recipient include THE WHELER FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE WHELER FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PRUDENCE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |