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Kent County Agricultural Society

The holding of an annual show for the exhibition of livestock, farm & horticultural produce, machinery & other things pertaining to agriculture.The encouragement of rural education & the improvement of agriculture generally through the provision of awards and financial help to students.Raising awareness of agriculture to school children via school visits and the Living Land show.

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Activities & Mission

The holding of an annual show for the exhibition of livestock, farm & horticultural produce, machinery & other things pertaining to agriculture.The encouragement of rural education & the improvement of agriculture generally through the provision of awards and financial help to students.Raising awareness of agriculture to school children via school visits and the Living Land show.

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

Latest Income
£2,449,207
Latest Expenditure
£2,639,166

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 40.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 37.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 63.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £11,028
Charitable Activities £1,099,097
Other Trading £1,302,352
Investments £14,659
Other Income £22,071

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £985,365
Raising Funds £1,653,801
Governance £20,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,449,207
£2,639,166£985,365£3,601,290£3,601,29019 / 250
2023
£2,579,179
£2,526,886£993,741£3,791,249£3,791,24915 / 200
2022
£2,154,818
£2,060,847£788,211£3,676,345£423,00013 / 105
2021
£1,089,482
£1,083,257£989,054£3,578,512£3,582,37411 / 105
2020
£1,326,453
£1,380,997£1,223,110£3,525,886£3,525,88621 / 250

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kent County Agricultural Society

What does Kent County Agricultural Society do?

The holding of an annual show for the exhibition of livestock, farm & horticultural produce, machinery & other things pertaining to agriculture.The encouragement of rural education & the improvement of agriculture generally through the provision of awards and financial help to students.Raising awareness of agriculture to school children via school visits and the Living Land show.

How much income did Kent County Agricultural Society report in 2024?

Kent County Agricultural Society reported total income of £2.45m and reported expenditure of £2.64m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Kent County Agricultural Society?

Kent County Agricultural Society has a program ratio of 40.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Kent County Agricultural Society registered as a charity?

Kent County Agricultural Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 1990 as charity number 1001191. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs Kent County Agricultural Society?

Kent County 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 Kent County Agricultural Society operate?

Kent County Agricultural Society operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Kent County Agricultural Society a registered charity?

Yes — Kent County Agricultural Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1001191.

Details

Address
KENT COUNTY SHOW GROUND
DETLING HILL
DETLING
MAIDSTONE
ME14 3JF
Registration Date
17 December 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1001191
Charity Number
1001191

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Trustees

Claire Elizabeth Seymour
Also governs 1 other charity
Janis Ann Loraine
Jonathan William Booth
Kristina Boulden
Matthew Richard Cullen
Neil Lakeland
Nicholas Martin Bolas
Sarah Kathleen Gaines
The Honorable Fiennes Alexander Wykeham M Cornwallis

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