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.
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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 28% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,427,259 | £2,962,255 | £2,813,482 | £6,367,197 | £6,356,901 | 20 / 730 |
| 2023 | £3,149,278 | £2,682,449 | £2,575,511 | £5,673,946 | £5,663,115 | 20 / 600 |
| 2022 | £2,761,162 | £2,241,246 | £2,106,886 | £5,156,310 | £5,156,310 | 20 / 600 |
| 2021 | £720,890 | £835,906 | £743,467 | £4,858,926 | £4,858,926 | 18 / 50 |
| 2020 | £426,447 | £966,530 | 0 / 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 2024?
The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association reported total income of £3.43m and reported expenditure of £2.96m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 82.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% 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 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 75 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
Whitecross
Wadebridge
Cornwall
PL27 7JE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Royal Cornwall Show
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated