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The New Forest Agricultural Show Society

Also known as: New Forest Show

Operates the New Forest & Hampshire County Show. Manages New Park, Brockenhurst. Provides youth camping facilities. Supports agricultural & forest based activities and charities. Broad based education throughout the annual show.

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Activities & Mission

Operates the New Forest & Hampshire County Show. Manages New Park, Brockenhurst. Provides youth camping facilities. Supports agricultural & forest based activities and charities. Broad based education throughout the annual show.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,634,374
Latest Expenditure
£6,190,756

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 30.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 32.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 68.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 2% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £3,839
Charitable Activities £1,807,311
Other Trading £4,678,164
Investments £145,060
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,993,939
Raising Funds £4,196,817
Governance £16,031
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 2024.

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
2024
£6,634,374
£6,190,756£1,993,939£2,746,797£2,661,97772 / 435
2023
£5,582,040
£5,432,388£2,110,528£2,246,770£2,246,77065 / 495
2022
£2,292,928
£2,095,775£1,740,964£2,160,372£1,595,93217 / 498
2021
£829,235
£784,487£453,882£1,983,447£1,420,7978 / 495
2020
£635,690
£791,012£497,072£1,922,097£1,318,9969 / 495

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The New Forest Agricultural Show Society

What does The New Forest Agricultural Show Society do?

Operates the New Forest & Hampshire County Show. Manages New Park, Brockenhurst. Provides youth camping facilities. Supports agricultural & forest based activities and charities. Broad based education throughout the annual show.

How much income did The New Forest Agricultural Show Society report in 2024?

The New Forest Agricultural Show Society reported total income of £6.63m and reported expenditure of £6.19m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The New Forest Agricultural Show Society?

The New Forest Agricultural Show Society has a program ratio of 30.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The New Forest Agricultural Show Society registered as a charity?

The New Forest Agricultural Show Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 1992 as charity number 1004255. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs The New Forest Agricultural Show Society?

The New Forest Agricultural Show Society 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 The New Forest Agricultural Show Society operate?

The New Forest Agricultural Show Society operates across 3 areas: Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire.

Is The New Forest Agricultural Show Society a registered charity?

Yes — The New Forest Agricultural Show Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1004255.

Details

Address
NEW FOREST AGRICULTURAL SHOW
SOCIETY
THE SHOWGROUND NEW PARK
LYNDHURST ROAD
BROCKENHURST
SO427QH
Registration Date
9 January 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1004255
Charity Number
1004255

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Trustees

AARON JAMES LAWFORD
ALEXANDRA MARGARET JENNINGS LLB, TEP
John Lowth
KIRSTY SLOCOMBE
MARY RACHEL MONTAGU-SCOTT
Also governs 8 other charities
MICHAEL ROSS HARRIS
Oliver James Cook
SAMUEL COLIN DOVEY
Also governs 1 other charity
TIMOTHY MICHAEL DALTON

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Economic and community development Leisure

Also Known As

  • New Forest Show

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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