The Brecknockshire Agricultural Society
Analysis
The Brecknockshire Agricultural Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Powys. It was registered in January 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05177105). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Brecknockshire Agricultural Society reported income of £139k and spending of £129k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £14k to £139k (+883%), an average of +77% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 834%. Over the whole period it spent 89% 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 Brecknockshire 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 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Pater Hall Community Trust (£138k), Asmall Nursery (£139k) and The West Sussex County Federation of Women's Institutes (£138k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Hold an annual county show to promote agriculture, horticulture, forestry & conservationBring the "countryside to town" to give the wider public an opportunity to integrate with the rural community to gain a better understanding of the countryside and to discuss issues & share best practiceSupport local Shows with Showground infrastucture and organise competitions for competitors young & old
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Pater Hall Community Trust | Pembroke Dock | £138k |
| Asmall Nursery | Ormskirk | £139k |
| The West Sussex County Federation of Women's Institutes | West Sussex | £138k |
| Amersham Museum Limited | Amersham | £139k |