Hawkshead Agricultural Society
Analysis
Hawkshead Agricultural Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cumbria. It was registered in February 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and animals, which this site groups under animals. It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Hawkshead Agricultural Society reported income of £78k and spending of £63k, spending 81% of its income. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2023, when income rose by 113832%. Over the whole period it spent 73% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Hawkshead Agricultural Society sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Phillips Charitable Trust (£77k), Saving the Survivors Ltd (£78k) and Cat Action Trust - North and West Wiltshire (£77k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Encouraging improvements in livestock and all areas of agriculture. Encouragement is through competitions, exhibitions and an annual show.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Phillips Charitable Trust | Northampton | £77k |
| Saving the Survivors Ltd | Macclesfield | £78k |
| Cat Action Trust - North and West Wiltshire | Chippenham | £77k |
| The Longhorn Cattle Society | Kenilworth | £78k |