Suffolk Agricultural Association
Also known as: The Suffolk Show
To promote and encourage the advancement and improvement of agriculture through development of skills,techniques or research,the dissemination of such and research both as to the methods of husbandry and use of science and the use and development of agricultural implements and machinery.
Activities & Mission
To promote and encourage the advancement and improvement of agriculture through development of skills,techniques or research,the dissemination of such and research both as to the methods of husbandry and use of science and the use and development of agricultural implements and machinery.
Grants
Suffolk Agricultural Association makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £3,737,359
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 12% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 205). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% 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
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.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,251,030 | £3,737,359 | £2,841,916 | £12,043,314 | £210,094 | 50 / 900 |
| 2024 | £3,531,625 | £3,825,735 | £2,573,943 | £11,700,793 | £11,700,793 | 30 / 900 |
| 2023 | £3,170,608 | £3,789,609 | £2,797,687 | £11,590,449 | £5,837,816 | 31 / 900 |
| 2022 | £2,986,121 | £3,306,490 | £2,618,529 | £12,175,043 | £6,128,333 | 31 / 250 |
| 2021 | £914,738 | £1,390,394 | £972,978 | £12,838,211 | £6,512,575 | 19 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Suffolk Agricultural Association
What does Suffolk Agricultural Association do?
To promote and encourage the advancement and improvement of agriculture through development of skills,techniques or research,the dissemination of such and research both as to the methods of husbandry and use of science and the use and development of agricultural implements and machinery.
How much income did Suffolk Agricultural Association report in 2025?
Suffolk Agricultural Association reported total income of £4.25m and reported expenditure of £3.74m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Suffolk Agricultural Association?
Suffolk Agricultural Association has a program ratio of 66.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 205 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Suffolk Agricultural Association registered as a charity?
Suffolk Agricultural Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 1984 as charity number 288595. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Suffolk Agricultural Association?
Suffolk Agricultural Association 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 Suffolk Agricultural Association operate?
Suffolk Agricultural Association operates across 4 areas: Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Is Suffolk Agricultural Association a registered charity?
Yes — Suffolk Agricultural Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 288595.
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Other notable Economic and community development charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Suffolk Show
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated