Knighton Show and Carnival
Analysis
Knighton Show and Carnival is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Powys. It was registered in November 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, economic/community development/employment and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Knighton Show and Carnival reported income of £19k and spending of £27k, spending 137% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £5,555 to £19k (+250%), an average of +37% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2022, when income rose by 186%. Over the whole period it spent 108% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Knighton Show and Carnival sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chiselborough Parish Hall (£19k), The Plank Stevenson Bursary (£20k) and Ackleton Village Hall Also Known As Ackleton Mission Room 2. Trust Fund in Connexion with Ackleton Village Hall (£19k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The promotion of agriculture and horticulture; arts, education in the arts, heritage and culture; the advancement of charitable purposes and the work of charities falling under the advancement of citizenship or community development including but not limited to holding an annual show and providing small grants to organisations and individuals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chiselborough Parish Hall | Somerset | £19k |
| The Plank Stevenson Bursary | Liverpool | £20k |
| Ackleton Village Hall Also Known As Ackleton Mission Room 2. Trust Fund in Connexion with Ackleton Village Hall | Wolverhampton | £19k |
| Paddocks Community Association | Basildon | £20k |