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World Ploughing Organisation

Also known as: W P O

To foster and preserve the art and improve the skill of ploughing the land. To promote World Championship Ploughing Contests. . To urge the developement and adoption of improved trchniques and aids to man in all branches of agriculture.. ll To support and co-operate with other charitable bodies or associations in thr furtherance of these objects.

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Activities & Mission

To foster and preserve the art and improve the skill of ploughing the land. To promote World Championship Ploughing Contests. . To urge the developement and adoption of improved trchniques and aids to man in all branches of agriculture.. ll To support and co-operate with other charitable bodies or associations in thr furtherance of these objects.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£66,833
Latest Expenditure
£67,104

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 100.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 100.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£66,833
£67,1040 / 5
2023
£51,535
£125,5700 / 5
2021
£35,815
£7,0810 / 5
2020
£65,141
£31,1700 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about World Ploughing Organisation

What does World Ploughing Organisation do?

To foster and preserve the art and improve the skill of ploughing the land. To promote World Championship Ploughing Contests. . To urge the developement and adoption of improved trchniques and aids to man in all branches of agriculture.. ll To support and co-operate with other charitable bodies or associations in thr furtherance of these objects.

How much income did World Ploughing Organisation report in 2024?

World Ploughing Organisation reported total income of £67k and reported expenditure of £67k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was World Ploughing Organisation registered as a charity?

World Ploughing Organisation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 December 1963 as charity number 221603. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs World Ploughing Organisation?

World Ploughing Organisation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does World Ploughing Organisation operate?

World Ploughing Organisation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is World Ploughing Organisation a registered charity?

Yes — World Ploughing Organisation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 221603.

Details

Address
Saint & Co
Unit 7B Lakeland Business Park
Lamplugh Road
COCKERMOUTH
Cumbria
CA13 0QT
Registration Date
3 December 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
221603
Charity Number
221603

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Trustees

Aigars Laurinovics
Lars Gammelvind
Peter Gladwell

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • W P O

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