Dorchester Agricultural Society
Also known as: Dorchester Agricultral Society
Run the annual Dorset County Show incorporating classes for livestock, horticulture, homecraft and horses. Use the Show to promote agriculture in all its forms.
Activities & Mission
Run the annual Dorset County Show incorporating classes for livestock, horticulture, homecraft and horses. Use the Show to promote agriculture in all its forms.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 94% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?
Higher than 79% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 36% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £765,770 | £922,586 | £918,187 | £473,744 | £428,533 | 2 / 100 |
| 2023 | £784,794 | £799,372 | £795,075 | £591,088 | £591,088 | 2 / 300 |
| 2022 | £606,966 | £711,726 | £707,050 | £610,635 | £552,969 | 2 / 300 |
| 2021 | £138,095 | £141,864 | 0 / 300 | |||
| 2020 | £82,729 | £172,481 | 0 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Dorchester Agricultural Society
What does Dorchester Agricultural Society do?
Run the annual Dorset County Show incorporating classes for livestock, horticulture, homecraft and horses. Use the Show to promote agriculture in all its forms.
How much income did Dorchester Agricultural Society report in 2024?
Dorchester Agricultural Society reported total income of £766k and reported expenditure of £923k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dorchester Agricultural Society?
Dorchester Agricultural Society has a program ratio of 119.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dorchester Agricultural Society registered as a charity?
Dorchester Agricultural Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 November 1997 as charity number 1066401. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Dorchester Agricultural Society?
Dorchester Agricultural Society is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dorchester Agricultural Society operate?
Dorchester Agricultural Society operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Dorchester Agricultural Society a registered charity?
Yes — Dorchester Agricultural Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1066401.
Details
Acland Road
DORCHESTER
DT1 1EF
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Dorchester Agricultral Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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