CARTMEL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
Cartmel Agricultural Society organises & operates an agricultural show open to the general public. The show acts as a link between rural communities, farmers and the public. It attracts many visitors who learn about rural life and farming systems.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,411 for the year ended 31 October 2024, resulting in total unrestricted funds decreasing to £123,255. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £114,280 exceed the stated policy target of approximately £102,000, and the trustees express confidence in a positive future despite mindful awareness of increasing costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities Show income 87,691”
“The directors have established a policy whereby unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets ('the free reserves') held by the charity should be equivalent to 12 months of the resources expended, which equates to around £102,000 in general funds.” — page 3
Trustees
- James Lesley Bird
- ROBERT FRANK PHILIPSON
- RODNEY IAN COWARD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2024 | £100k | £103k |
| 31/10/2023 | £59k | £80k |
| 31/10/2022 | £115k | £100k |
| 31/10/2021 | £11k | £20k |
| 31/10/2020 | £11k | £18k |
Common questions
Is CARTMEL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,411 for the year ended 31 October 2024, resulting in total unrestricted funds decreasing to £123,255. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £114,280 exceed the stated policy target of approximately £102,000, and the trustees express confidence in a positive future despite mindful awareness of increasing costs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.