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The Great Eccleston And District Agricultural Society Limited

The charity promotes rural industry and agriculture for the benefit of the public, to encourage skill and industry in agriculture and all trade, crafts and professions connected with agriculture through demonstrations and exhibitions of livestock, machinery, crafts, methods and processes connected with agriculture methods in the Fylde area of Lancashire.

Activities & Mission

The charity promotes rural industry and agriculture for the benefit of the public, to encourage skill and industry in agriculture and all trade, crafts and professions connected with agriculture through demonstrations and exhibitions of livestock, machinery, crafts, methods and processes connected with agriculture methods in the Fylde area of Lancashire.

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
£300,828
Latest Expenditure
£433,740

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 10.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 39.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £286,653
Other Trading £0
Investments £9,469
Other Income £2,568,033

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £306,688
Raising Funds £0
Governance £5,525
Grants to Institutions £3,000
Other Expenditure £472,475

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
£300,828
£433,7400 / 75
2024
£329,714
£346,3880 / 75
2023
£240,215
£376,3660 / 75
2022
£2,864,155
£779,163£306,688£2,467,919£2,467,9192 / 75
2021
£10,189
£48,8280 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Great Eccleston And District Agricultural Society Limited

What does The Great Eccleston And District Agricultural Society Limited do?

The charity promotes rural industry and agriculture for the benefit of the public, to encourage skill and industry in agriculture and all trade, crafts and professions connected with agriculture through demonstrations and exhibitions of livestock, machinery, crafts, methods and processes connected with agriculture methods in the Fylde area of Lancashire.

How much income did The Great Eccleston And District Agricultural Society Limited report in 2025?

The Great Eccleston And District Agricultural Society Limited reported total income of £301k and reported expenditure of £434k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Great Eccleston And District Agricultural Society Limited registered as a charity?

The Great Eccleston And District Agricultural Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 June 2004 as charity number 1104640. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs The Great Eccleston And District Agricultural Society Limited?

The Great Eccleston And District Agricultural Society Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Great Eccleston And District Agricultural Society Limited operate?

The Great Eccleston And District Agricultural Society Limited operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Great Eccleston And District Agricultural Society Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Great Eccleston And District Agricultural Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1104640.

Details

Address
12 Windsor Road
Garstang
PRESTON
PR3 1ED
Registration Date
29 June 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4006685
Charity Number
1104640

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Trustees

James David Warren
James Edward Bracken
Janet Ann Simpson
Jayne Audrey Eckersley
John Aubrey Greenhalgh
SARA ELIZABETH FRYARS
Also governs 1 other charity
Sarah Louise Hewitt

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