East Of England Agricultural Society
Providing grants for agricultural related causesManaging the Marshal Papworth Overseas Scholarship SchemeOperating events to promote agriculture and rural life Other educational and promotional activities to promote agriculture
Activities & Mission
Providing grants for agricultural related causesManaging the Marshal Papworth Overseas Scholarship SchemeOperating events to promote agriculture and rural life Other educational and promotional activities to promote agriculture
Grants
East Of England Agricultural Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £1,829,446
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 99% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 133). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Economic and community development 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £532,657 | £1,829,446 | £1,757,075 | £9,608,996 | £5,377,569 | 6 / 20 |
| 2024 | £620,619 | £1,202,069 | £1,158,852 | £10,676,592 | £5,670,000 | 7 / 100 |
| 2023 | £791,903 | £1,337,164 | £968,384 | £10,954,155 | £5,650,000 | 11 / 200 |
| 2022 | £1,100,993 | £1,623,561 | £1,265,720 | £11,186,084 | £5,433,612 | 10 / 200 |
| 2021 | £3,996,552 | £2,215,360 | £1,995,305 | £12,381,178 | £5,830,412 | 11 / 350 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about East Of England Agricultural Society
What does East Of England Agricultural Society do?
Providing grants for agricultural related causesManaging the Marshal Papworth Overseas Scholarship SchemeOperating events to promote agriculture and rural life Other educational and promotional activities to promote agriculture
How much income did East Of England Agricultural Society report in 2025?
East Of England Agricultural Society reported total income of £533k and reported expenditure of £1.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is East Of England Agricultural Society?
East Of England Agricultural Society has a program ratio of 329.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 133 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was East Of England Agricultural Society registered as a charity?
East Of England Agricultural Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 December 1981 as charity number 283564. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs East Of England Agricultural Society?
East Of England Agricultural Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stuart Francis Roberts. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does East Of England Agricultural Society operate?
East Of England Agricultural Society operates across 4 areas: Bedford, Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.
Is East Of England Agricultural Society a registered charity?
Yes — East Of England Agricultural Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 283564.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated