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.
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.
Grants
Kent County Agricultural Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £2,664,798
- 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
- general charitable purposes, education and training, animals, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 986). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% 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
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 | £2,711,085 | £2,664,798 | £2,233,592 | £3,695,036 | £312,417 | 18 / 120 |
| 2024 | £2,449,207 | £2,639,166 | £985,365 | £3,601,290 | £3,601,290 | 19 / 250 |
| 2023 | £2,579,179 | £2,526,886 | £993,741 | £3,791,249 | £3,791,249 | 15 / 200 |
| 2022 | £2,154,818 | £2,060,847 | £788,211 | £3,676,345 | £423,000 | 13 / 105 |
| 2021 | £1,089,482 | £1,083,257 | £989,054 | £3,578,512 | £3,582,374 | 11 / 105 |
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 2025?
Kent County Agricultural Society reported total income of £2.71m and reported expenditure of £2.66m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 82.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 986 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.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated