Hertfordshire Agricultural Society
Analysis
Hertfordshire Agricultural Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in February 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01872574). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Hertfordshire Agricultural Society reported income of £711k and spending of £703k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £130k to £711k (+449%), an average of +53% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 380%. Over the whole period it spent 107% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Hertfordshire Agricultural Society sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust (£709k), The Caister Castle Trust (£718k) and Tees Valley Wildlife Trust Ltd (£708k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 59%, trading 32% and donations and legacies 9.0%. Charitable activities took 54% of spending and raising funds 45%. Reserves of £208k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 5 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 9.0%
- Charitable activities 59%
- Trading 32%
- Investments 0.0%
In the charity's own words
To promote industry in general and in particular to promote rural industry and agriculture, and to such end generally to improve it in all its branches, to encourage skill and industry in it and in all trades, crafts, and professions connected with it. The most important financial commitment, at the present time, is the organisation hosting and delivery of the Hertfordshire County Show.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust | Harrogate | £709k |
| The Caister Castle Trust | Melton Mowbray | £718k |
| Tees Valley Wildlife Trust Ltd | Saltburn-By-The-Sea | £708k |
| The Elephant Protection Initiative Foundation | Brighton | £720k |