The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Limited

The promotion of agriculture, horticulture, forestry and conservation, primarily through the society's Summer show, Winter fair and Spring festival.

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Activities & Mission

The promotion of agriculture, horticulture, forestry and conservation, primarily through the society's Summer show, Winter fair and Spring festival.

Grants

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Limited makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025): £7,629,543; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports: general charitable purposes, 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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£7,812,269

Latest Expenditure

£7,629,543

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 60% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 292). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 82% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 92% of UK Arts 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 £394,238

Charitable Activities £7,255,721

Other Trading £62,011

Investments £100,299

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,604,659

Raising Funds £9,575

Governance £21,326

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £15,309

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	£7,812,269	£7,629,543	£7,604,659	£14,246,915	£2,688,032	43 / 300
2024	£8,082,106	£7,438,295	£7,155,776	£14,232,340	£2,793,192	47 / 0
2023	£6,980,546	£6,850,133	£6,810,670	£13,514,332	£1,945,704	53 / 0
2022	£6,363,590	£6,688,776	£6,667,564	£13,662,509	£702,188	35 / 0
2021	£2,939,318	£2,770,970	£2,716,460	£14,124,022	£1,356,654	33 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Limited

What does The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Limited do?

The promotion of agriculture, horticulture, forestry and conservation, primarily through the society's Summer show, Winter fair and Spring festival.

How much income did The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Limited report in 2025?

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Limited reported total income of £7.81m and reported expenditure of £7.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Limited?

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Limited has a program ratio of 97.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 292 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Limited registered as a charity?

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 February 1967 as charity number 251232. It has been registered for 59 years.

Who runs The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Limited?

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Limited is governed by a board of 30 trustees. The chair of trustees is Prof Elphin Wynne Jones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Limited operate?

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 251232.