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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.

Grants

The Royal Bath And West Of England Society makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£3,875,000
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science, animals, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

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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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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Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,968,000
Latest Expenditure
£3,875,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 59.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 61.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 39.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,000
Charitable Activities £19,000
Other Trading £3,682,000
Investments £0
Other Income £261,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,365,000
Raising Funds £1,510,000
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,968,000
£3,875,000£2,365,000£5,037,000£5,037,00022 / 600
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

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 2025?

The Royal Bath And West Of England Society reported total income of £3.97m and reported expenditure of £3.88m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
19 July 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1039397
Charity Number
1039397

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

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