The Hereford Cattle Society
Also known as: The Hereford Herd Book Society
The company is the Registration Authority for Pedigree Hereford Cattle, providing services for its members throughout the UK.
Activities & Mission
The company is the Registration Authority for Pedigree Hereford Cattle, providing services for its members throughout the UK.
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.
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Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 77% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 293). How is this calculated?
Higher than 68% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £683,075 | £702,216 | £698,877 | £1,542,087 | £1,542,087 | 4 / 12 |
| 2024 | £710,471 | £786,871 | £783,365 | £1,528,025 | £1,525,120 | 4 / 0 |
| 2023 | £746,633 | £773,778 | £770,248 | £1,587,403 | £1,584,498 | 4 / 0 |
| 2022 | £731,156 | £714,667 | £710,884 | £1,635,499 | £1,632,594 | 4 / 0 |
| 2021 | £722,907 | £642,421 | £639,189 | £1,665,850 | £1,662,945 | 4 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Hereford Cattle Society
What does The Hereford Cattle Society do?
The company is the Registration Authority for Pedigree Hereford Cattle, providing services for its members throughout the UK.
How much income did The Hereford Cattle Society report in 2025?
The Hereford Cattle Society reported total income of £683k and reported expenditure of £702k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Hereford Cattle Society?
The Hereford Cattle Society has a program ratio of 102.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 293 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Hereford Cattle Society registered as a charity?
The Hereford Cattle Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 October 1963 as charity number 217428. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Hereford Cattle Society?
The Hereford Cattle Society is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Hereford Cattle Society operate?
The Hereford Cattle Society operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Hereford Cattle Society a registered charity?
Yes — The Hereford Cattle Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 217428.
Details
HEREFORD HOUSE
3 OFFA STREET
HEREFORD
HR1 2LL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Hereford Herd Book Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated