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The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association

Also known as: Royal Cornwall Show

The staging of the annual Royal Cornwall Show, the running of the Royal Cornwall Events Centre and the promotion of agriculture and food production.

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Activities & Mission

The staging of the annual Royal Cornwall Show, the running of the Royal Cornwall Events Centre and the promotion of agriculture and food production.

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,373,347
Latest Expenditure
£3,250,493

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 38% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 205). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 43% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 34% 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 £1,624
Charitable Activities £2,837,707
Other Trading £451,937
Investments £82,079
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,095,974
Raising Funds £154,519
Governance £31,060
Grants to Institutions £2,000
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.

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
2025
£3,373,347
£3,250,493£3,095,974£6,628,491£6,618,19521 / 300
2024
£3,427,259
£2,962,255£2,813,482£6,367,197£6,356,90120 / 730
2023
£3,149,278
£2,682,449£2,575,511£5,673,946£5,663,11520 / 600
2022
£2,761,162
£2,241,246£2,106,886£5,156,310£5,156,31020 / 600
2021
£720,890
£835,906£743,467£4,858,926£4,858,92618 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association

What does The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association do?

The staging of the annual Royal Cornwall Show, the running of the Royal Cornwall Events Centre and the promotion of agriculture and food production.

How much income did The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association report in 2025?

The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association reported total income of £3.37m and reported expenditure of £3.25m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association?

The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association has a program ratio of 91.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 205 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association registered as a charity?

The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 1966 as charity number 250312. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association?

The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association is governed by a board of 89 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association operate?

The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 250312.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 November 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
250312
Charity Number
250312

Other notable Economic and community development charities

Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.

Trustees

Adele Jewell
Adrian Charles Semmens
Alan John Lutey
Alan Snow
Alison Melhuish
Andrew David Nicholas
Andrew Geoffrey James
Andrew Trezise
Anthony Charles Brewer
ANTHONY LIONEL PASCOE
Anthony Stephen Blumenau
Arthur Michael Johnstone Galsworthy CVO CBE DL
Barbara Sleep
Also governs 1 other charity
Beatrice Dyer
BISHOP TIM THORNTON
Caroline Mary Dunstan
Catherine Mead OBE DL
Also governs 1 other charity
Charles Paul Richards
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher Scott French
COLONEL SIR EDWARD BOLITHO OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Daniel Paul Rodda
Edward Coryton
Edward Grenfell Bailey
Edward Robert Coode MBE
Elizabeth Anne Bowden
Felicity Richards
Also governs 1 other charity
Fiona Ann James
Fiona J Ham
Frederick John Dyer MBE
George Blight
GRAHAM WILLIAM TUCKER
Helen Claire Eustice
Jack Scard-Morgan
James Andrew Eustice
James Piran Williams
Also governs 1 other charity
James Richard Trelawney Kittow
Also governs 1 other charity
James Walkers
Jeremy Paul Oatey
John Richard Tremayne Willis
Julian L Stanbury
Katie Emmett
Kelvin Redvers Williams
Lady Alexandra Bolitho
LADY BANHAM MBE JP
LADY CAREW POLE CVO JP
Also governs 1 other charity
Lady St Levan JP DL
Also governs 1 other charity
Major Charles Edward-Collins DL
Also governs 1 other charity
Mark Brian Grigg
Mark Gluyas Pryor
Mark Henwood Chanter
Mark Stephen Hoskin
Martin Albert Bowden
Michael Anthony Tylor
Michael Peter Roberts
Also governs 1 other charity
MR JONATHAN COODE DL
MR MICHAEL WILLIAMS DL
MR TREVOR BURLEY
MRS MARY ANDREW
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicholas John Trefusis
Patrick Lobb
PAUL KENNETH JAMES VINCENT
Paul Malcolm Richards
PETER DEREK HARDAKER
Peter Geraint Richards MVO, OBE
Also governs 2 other charities
Peter John Olds
Peter William Hodge
Philip Edward Roose
Philip John Laity
Rachael Mary Eustice
Rachel Mary Thomas
Richard Alan Edmond
Richard Derek Parsons
RICHARD HARRY OLDS
Richard John Jenkin
ROBERT ANDREW SLOMAN
Rodger John Laity
Roger Biddick
Also governs 1 other charity
Roland David Nancekivell
Also governs 1 other charity
Sharon M Dudden
Sir Nicholas Bacon Bt KCVO
Also governs 2 other charities
SIR RALPH FERRERS ALEXANDER VYVYAN
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephen Lionel Edmond
THE EARL PEEL GCVO DL
THE RT HON THE LORD ST LEVAN
Also governs 1 other charity
The Rt Hon The Viscount Falmouth
Also governs 2 other charities
Tremayne Carew Pole
Vanessa Stanbury
William Francis Edward Faull

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Royal Cornwall Show

Data & trust

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