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melplash agricultural society limited

The charity supports children and young people, other defined groups, and the general public. Melplash Agricultural Society Limited is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Bridport and operates in Devon, Dorset, and Somerset.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

To improve standard of agriculture & horticulture in West Dorset and surrounding area by promoting improvement in breeding of livestock, promotion and organisation of agricultural show, ploughing matches and other competitions associated with agriculture, promotion of West Dorset agriculture to the public. To provide education in agriculturally related issues. To award bursaries to local students.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£388,357
Latest Expenditure
£418,835

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 107.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 107.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£388,357£418,8350 / 150
2023£408,122£383,4030 / 150
2022£362,197£352,4030 / 150
2021£133,423£122,3630 / 50
2020£73,470£126,7290 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers