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Newark And Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society

Also known as: Newark Showground

The promotion of agriculture and related industries via the Nottinghamshire County , Midlands Machinery and Newark Vintage Tractor Shows. Home to Notts YFC, Long Service medals, the loan of equipment to related organisations, and local shows' conference. Grants for Nottinghamshire agricultural machinery apprentices and students, educational sponsorship. Venue hire through a Trading Company.

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Activities & Mission

The promotion of agriculture and related industries via the Nottinghamshire County , Midlands Machinery and Newark Vintage Tractor Shows. Home to Notts YFC, Long Service medals, the loan of equipment to related organisations, and local shows' conference. Grants for Nottinghamshire agricultural machinery apprentices and students, educational sponsorship. Venue hire through a Trading Company.

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
£3,377,000
Latest Expenditure
£2,924,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 42.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 5% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 48.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 3% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 51.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 3% of UK Economic and community development 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 £516,000
Charitable Activities £570,000
Other Trading £2,264,000
Investments £23,000
Other Income £4,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,419,000
Raising Funds £1,505,000
Governance £11,000
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 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,377,000
£2,924,000£1,419,000£3,163,000£683,00073 / 130
2024
£2,897,000
£2,855,000£1,394,000£2,707,000£156,00066 / 130
2023
£2,843,000
£2,741,000£1,311,000£2,657,000£360,00065 / 130
2022
£2,390,000
£2,333,000£1,116,000£2,573,000£341,00043 / 130
2021
£1,056,000
£1,214,000£636,000£2,543,000£376,00075 / 130

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Newark And Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society

What does Newark And Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society do?

The promotion of agriculture and related industries via the Nottinghamshire County , Midlands Machinery and Newark Vintage Tractor Shows. Home to Notts YFC, Long Service medals, the loan of equipment to related organisations, and local shows' conference. Grants for Nottinghamshire agricultural machinery apprentices and students, educational sponsorship. Venue hire through a Trading Company.

How much income did Newark And Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society report in 2025?

Newark And Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society reported total income of £3.38m and reported expenditure of £2.92m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Newark And Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society?

Newark And Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society has a program ratio of 42.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Newark And Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society registered as a charity?

Newark And Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 July 1983 as charity number 514080. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs Newark And Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society?

Newark And Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society is governed by a board of 31 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROGER JAMES JACKSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Newark And Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society operate?

Newark And Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society operates in Nottinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Newark And Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society a registered charity?

Yes — Newark And Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 514080.

Details

Address
NEWARK & NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
THE COUNTY SHOWGROUND
WINTHORPE NEWARK
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
NG24 2NY
Registration Date
19 July 1983
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
514080
Charity Number
514080

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Trustees

ROGER JAMES JACKSON Chair
ANGELA MARY HARDSTAFF
Benjamin Knowles
BOB SHELDON
Also governs 1 other charity
CLARE ANN Leggott
Also governs 1 other charity
CLIVE IAN APPLEWHITE
COLONEL ROGER MERRYWEATHER TD DL
Also governs 1 other charity
David Angus Harbottle
David John Rhodes
DAVID M LAMBERT
DAVID PICK
Ian Maurice Sheldon
Jenny Saint
JULIA DAVIES
Kate Thomas
LADY HELEN NALL
Liz Lambert
Mary Brown
MR CHARLIE WHITE
MR DES ALLEN
MR ROBIN HALL FRICS FAAV
MRS RACHEL GASCOINE FRICS
Neil Clarke
Also governs 1 other charity
Patrick William White
RICHARD ALVEY SHELDON
ROGER EDWARD PYKETT
Susan Ruth Hallam
Tony Aspbury
Tony Strawson

Also Known As

  • Newark Showground

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