North Devon Agricultural Society
Analysis
North Devon Agricultural Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in September 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03588826). It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending October 2025, North Devon Agricultural Society reported income of £325k and spending of £291k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £24k to £325k (+1244%), an average of +92% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2022, when income rose by 1231%. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, North Devon Agricultural Society sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hydestile Resident Animals (£320k), Sheffield Dog Rescue (£326k) and The Moggery Rehoming Centre (£318k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The advancement of agriculture and horticulture for the benefit of the public in North Devon and surrounding areas and to support or assist such other charitable institutions or purposes as the company shall from time to time determine
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hydestile Resident Animals | Godalming | £320k |
| Sheffield Dog Rescue | Sheffield | £326k |
| The Moggery Rehoming Centre | Bristol | £318k |
| British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation | London | £330k |