Three Counties Agricultural Society
The Three Counties Agricultural Society's charitable objectives are to promote agriculture, horticulture, arboriculture, apiculture, rural skills and crafts, and conservation for the public benefit. We fulfil our objectives through staging annual shows with a programme of educative content at our showground in Malvern, administering educational bursary schemes, and other educational activities.
Activities & Mission
The Three Counties Agricultural Society's charitable objectives are to promote agriculture, horticulture, arboriculture, apiculture, rural skills and crafts, and conservation for the public benefit. We fulfil our objectives through staging annual shows with a programme of educative content at our showground in Malvern, administering educational bursary schemes, and other educational activities.
Grants
Three Counties Agricultural Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £7,346,960
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, animals, the environment, conservation, or heritage and recreation
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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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 24% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 304). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 64% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,980,232 | £7,346,960 | £6,136,753 | £7,586,505 | £6,253,017 | 39 / 400 |
| 2024 | £7,269,690 | £7,018,165 | £5,728,949 | £6,559,017 | £1,090,831 | 118 / 400 |
| 2023 | £7,863,050 | £6,377,974 | £5,249,812 | £6,119,840 | £536,862 | 119 / 400 |
| 2022 | £6,460,830 | £6,304,082 | £4,941,078 | £4,612,056 | £3,502,326 | 123 / 300 |
| 2021 | £3,377,424 | £3,861,091 | £2,103,418 | £4,508,599 | £3,400,722 | 77 / 150 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Three Counties Agricultural Society
What does Three Counties Agricultural Society do?
The Three Counties Agricultural Society's charitable objectives are to promote agriculture, horticulture, arboriculture, apiculture, rural skills and crafts, and conservation for the public benefit. We fulfil our objectives through staging annual shows with a programme of educative content at our showground in Malvern, administering educational bursary schemes, and other educational activities.
How much income did Three Counties Agricultural Society report in 2025?
Three Counties Agricultural Society reported total income of £7.98m and reported expenditure of £7.35m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Three Counties Agricultural Society?
Three Counties Agricultural Society has a program ratio of 76.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 304 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Three Counties Agricultural Society registered as a charity?
Three Counties Agricultural Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 September 1981 as charity number 511868. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs Three Counties Agricultural Society?
Three Counties Agricultural 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 Three Counties Agricultural Society operate?
Three Counties Agricultural Society operates across 3 areas: Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Is Three Counties Agricultural Society a registered charity?
Yes — Three Counties Agricultural Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 511868.
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Registry Information
Other notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated