National Sheep Association
Acts as an umbrella organisation for the disemination of relevant information between sheep farmers and other organisations.
Activities & Mission
Acts as an umbrella organisation for the disemination of relevant information between sheep farmers and other organisations.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 48% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 122). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 42% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £1,506,388 | £1,394,495 | £1,394,495 | £2,466,693 | £2,439,268 | 20 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,319,640 | £1,336,967 | £1,336,967 | £2,345,072 | £2,333,695 | 18 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,361,099 | £1,275,133 | £1,275,133 | £2,103,357 | £1,261,160 | 15 / 30 |
| 2022 | £1,357,950 | £1,202,936 | £1,202,936 | £1,992,868 | £1,178,057 | 15 / 30 |
| 2021 | £828,130 | £839,150 | £839,150 | £1,794,567 | £1,120,790 | 13 / 30 |
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Frequently asked questions about National Sheep Association
What does National Sheep Association do?
Acts as an umbrella organisation for the disemination of relevant information between sheep farmers and other organisations.
How much income did National Sheep Association report in 2025?
National Sheep Association reported total income of £1.51m and reported expenditure of £1.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is National Sheep Association?
National Sheep Association has a program ratio of 92.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 122 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was National Sheep Association registered as a charity?
National Sheep Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 1967 as charity number 249255. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs National Sheep Association?
National Sheep Association is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter James Delbridge. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does National Sheep Association operate?
National Sheep Association operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is National Sheep Association a registered charity?
Yes — National Sheep Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249255.
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Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated