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.

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

£8,082,106

Latest Expenditure

£7,438,295

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 43% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 54% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 79% 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 £277,200

Charitable Activities £6,931,576

Other Trading £443,828

Investments £123,668

Other Income £305,834

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,155,776

Raising Funds £33,312

Governance £31,806

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £249,207

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	£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
2020	£2,100,453	£2,558,375	£2,397,688	£13,807,903	£994,933	33 / 0

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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 2024?

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Limited reported total income of £8.08m and reported expenditure of £7.44m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 88.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 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.