Cheshire Agricultural Society CIO
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The encouragement of Agricultural enterprise; to promote improvement in the breeding, rearing and health of livestock; the improvement of Agricultural produce and invention and improvement of Agricultural implements. To encourage Skill and Industry in Husbandry by holding of shows or otherwise, and for the benefit of Charity.
Activities & Mission
The encouragement of Agricultural enterprise; to promote improvement in the breeding, rearing and health of livestock; the improvement of Agricultural produce and invention and improvement of Agricultural implements. To encourage Skill and Industry in Husbandry by holding of shows or otherwise, and for the benefit of Charity.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 96% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 53% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 40% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2014 — Cheshire Agricultural Society (organisation 215531)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,078,496 | £1,430,608 | £1,407,153 | £1,338,024 | £1,338,024 | 5 / 400 |
| 2023 | £1,021,899 | £1,325,552 | £1,298,983 | £1,568,052 | £1,568,052 | 3 / 400 |
| 2022 | £1,074,388 | £1,187,331 | £1,157,953 | £1,902,319 | £1,902,319 | 3 / 400 |
| 2021 | £538,407 | £680,241 | £660,715 | £2,211,204 | £2,211,204 | 3 / 400 |
| 2020 | £163,479 | £399,565 | 0 / 400 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cheshire Agricultural Society CIO
What does Cheshire Agricultural Society CIO do?
The encouragement of Agricultural enterprise; to promote improvement in the breeding, rearing and health of livestock; the improvement of Agricultural produce and invention and improvement of Agricultural implements. To encourage Skill and Industry in Husbandry by holding of shows or otherwise, and for the benefit of Charity.
How much income did Cheshire Agricultural Society CIO report in 2024?
Cheshire Agricultural Society CIO reported total income of £1.08m and reported expenditure of £1.43m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cheshire Agricultural Society CIO?
Cheshire Agricultural Society CIO has a program ratio of 130.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cheshire Agricultural Society CIO registered as a charity?
Cheshire Agricultural Society CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 April 2013 as charity number 1151672. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Cheshire Agricultural Society CIO?
Cheshire Agricultural Society CIO is governed by a board of 46 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN EDWARD BALL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cheshire Agricultural Society CIO operate?
Cheshire Agricultural Society CIO operates across 2 areas: Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester.
Is Cheshire Agricultural Society CIO a registered charity?
Yes — Cheshire Agricultural Society CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151672.
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- 14 May 2026
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