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The Royal Bath And West Of England Society

The Society supports the rural economy by showcasing new technologies, providing a marketing platform for rural business, knowledge transfer activities such as seminars, conferences, open days and exhibitions. Grants are available for personal development and projects in the furtherance of agriculture and the rural economy.

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Activities & Mission

The Society supports the rural economy by showcasing new technologies, providing a marketing platform for rural business, knowledge transfer activities such as seminars, conferences, open days and exhibitions. Grants are available for personal development and projects in the furtherance of agriculture and the rural economy.

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
£4,017,000
Latest Expenditure
£3,978,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 57.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 9% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 57.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 4% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 42.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 4% 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

Donations & Legacies £2,000
Charitable Activities £324,000
Other Trading £3,691,000
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,296,000
Raising Funds £1,682,000
Governance £0
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
£4,017,000
£3,978,000£2,296,000£4,944,000£4,944,00023 / 600
2023
£3,089,000
£3,402,000£2,055,000£4,905,000£4,871,00022 / 600
2022
£2,951,000
£3,087,000£1,912,000£5,218,000£5,152,00020 / 600
2021
£1,755,000
£1,925,000£1,346,000£5,354,000£5,234,00019 / 600
2020
£700,000
£1,606,000£829,000£5,524,000£5,446,00019 / 600

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Bath And West Of England Society

What does The Royal Bath And West Of England Society do?

The Society supports the rural economy by showcasing new technologies, providing a marketing platform for rural business, knowledge transfer activities such as seminars, conferences, open days and exhibitions. Grants are available for personal development and projects in the furtherance of agriculture and the rural economy.

How much income did The Royal Bath And West Of England Society report in 2024?

The Royal Bath And West Of England Society reported total income of £4.02m and reported expenditure of £3.98m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Royal Bath And West Of England Society?

The Royal Bath And West Of England Society has a program ratio of 57.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Royal Bath And West Of England Society registered as a charity?

The Royal Bath And West Of England Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 July 1994 as charity number 1039397. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs The Royal Bath And West Of England Society?

The Royal Bath And West Of England Society is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Bath And West Of England Society operate?

The Royal Bath And West Of England Society operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Royal Bath And West Of England Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Bath And West Of England Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1039397.

Details

Address
THE ROYAL BATH & WEST OF ENGLAND
SOCIETY
THE BATH & WEST SHOWGROUND
SHEPTON MALLET
SOMERSET
BA4 6QN
Registration Date
19 July 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1039397
Charity Number
1039397

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Trustees

Ann Louise McKaig
Catherine Rebecca Look
David Worgan Cotton
Edward James Allen
Also governs 1 other charity
ELLEN CHARLOTTE KINGSTON
Also governs 1 other charity
Jennifer Fenton
Maureen Trott
Patrick Thomson
Rupert William Uloth
Susan Caroline Seager
Venetia Elizabeth Leng

Sectors & Classifications

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