Cumberland Agricultural Society
Analysis
Cumberland Agricultural Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Carlisle. It was registered in December 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Cumberland Agricultural Society reported income of £135k and spending of £143k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £28k to £135k (+392%), an average of +49% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 329%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Cumberland Agricultural Society sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Berry Hill Under 5's Group (£135k), Belle Vale Community Centre (£136k) and Twics Training for Work in Communities (£135k).
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 purpose of the charity is the advancement of agriculture for the public benefit by:1) Encouraging improvements in the breeding of stock, the management of land and in the generalpromotion of agriculture2) Organising and presenting the annual Cumberland Agricultural Show The Show combines tradition and agriculture with a fresh, modern focus to create a real celebration of farming, food
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Hill Under 5's Group | Gloucestershire | £135k |
| Belle Vale Community Centre | Liverpool | £136k |
| Twics Training for Work in Communities | Southampton | £135k |
| Sylfaen Cymunedol Cyf | Caernarfon | £136k |