The Newbury And District Agricultural Society
Also known as: Garden and Leisure Show, The Royal County of Berkshire Show, Newbury Show
To promote advance and improve for the public benefit agriculture, horticulture, forestry and rural crafts and skills in all their branches and forms and to encourage interest, skill and industry in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, rural crafts and skills and all trades, crafts, businesses, and professions connected therewith.
Activities & Mission
To promote advance and improve for the public benefit agriculture, horticulture, forestry and rural crafts and skills in all their branches and forms and to encourage interest, skill and industry in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, rural crafts and skills and all trades, crafts, businesses, and professions connected therewith.
Grants
The Newbury And District Agricultural Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £871,508
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, animals and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 45% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Leisure 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.
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 | £937,130 | £871,508 | £749,062 | £1,732,373 | £735,174 | 5 / 200 |
| 2024 | £900,202 | £886,220 | £760,535 | £1,666,751 | £646,888 | 4 / 200 |
| 2023 | £1,047,225 | £910,780 | £791,313 | £1,652,769 | £607,155 | 4 / 250 |
| 2022 | £307,611 | £248,531 | 0 / 400 | |||
| 2021 | £343,892 | £247,300 | 0 / 400 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Newbury And District Agricultural Society
What does The Newbury And District Agricultural Society do?
To promote advance and improve for the public benefit agriculture, horticulture, forestry and rural crafts and skills in all their branches and forms and to encourage interest, skill and industry in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, rural crafts and skills and all trades, crafts, businesses, and professions connected therewith.
How much income did The Newbury And District Agricultural Society report in 2025?
The Newbury And District Agricultural Society reported total income of £937k and reported expenditure of £872k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Newbury And District Agricultural Society?
The Newbury And District Agricultural Society has a program ratio of 81.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Newbury And District Agricultural Society registered as a charity?
The Newbury And District Agricultural Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 August 1991 as charity number 1003898. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs The Newbury And District Agricultural Society?
The Newbury And District Agricultural Society is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Steven John Ackrill. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Newbury And District Agricultural Society operate?
The Newbury And District Agricultural Society operates across 5 areas, including Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Reading and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Newbury And District Agricultural Society a registered charity?
Yes — The Newbury And District Agricultural Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1003898.
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Registry Information
Other notable Leisure charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Garden and Leisure Show
- The Royal County of Berkshire Show
- Newbury Show
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated