Minsterley Show Society
Analysis
Minsterley Show Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Shrewsbury. It was registered in May 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Minsterley Show Society reported income of £119k and spending of £99k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £74k to £119k (+60%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 27%. Over the whole period it spent 86% 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, Minsterley Show Society sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Birchington Village Centre Association (£119k), The Consuelo and Anthony Brooke Charitable Trust (£119k) and Race Equality North Somerset (£119k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To organise an annual agricultural/horticultural/horse show for the people of Minsterley and surrounding area which promotes farming and its associated crafts. To arrange social events to support the above financially, and involve the local community in the shows patronage.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Birchington Village Centre Association | Birchington | £119k |
| The Consuelo and Anthony Brooke Charitable Trust | London | £119k |
| Race Equality North Somerset | North Somerset | £119k |
| The Albert Dawson Educational Trust | Brighton | £119k |