The Todmorden Agricultural Society
Analysis
The Todmorden Agricultural Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Todmorden. It was registered in July 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and animals, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04435938). It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Todmorden Agricultural Society reported income of £14k and spending of £3,627, leaving 74% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £458 to £14k (+2906%), an average of +134% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 607%. Over the whole period it spent 114% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Todmorden Agricultural Society sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 39% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sevenoaks Three Arts Festival (£14k), The Hedon Museum Society (£14k) and Wiltshire Victoria County History Trust CIO (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To hold an annual show, if possible, with classes for a wide variety of animals both farm and domestic, to encourage country crafts and skills.To award educational grants to young people to further their studies in connection with agriculture and related subjects, provided that they live in Todmorden or otherwise have a connection with the show.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sevenoaks Three Arts Festival | Sevenoaks | £14k |
| The Hedon Museum Society | Hull | £14k |
| Wiltshire Victoria County History Trust CIO | Bradford-On-Avon | £14k |
| Kenley Primary School Parent Teacher Association | Whyteleafe | £14k |