Cartmel Agricultural Society
Analysis
Cartmel Agricultural Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Milnthorpe. It was registered in June 1988, 38 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02205153). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending October 2024, Cartmel Agricultural Society reported income of £100k and spending of £103k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2024, income grew from £11k to £100k (+818%), an average of +109% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2022, when income rose by 962%. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Cartmel Agricultural Society sits at the 62nd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 71st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Racehorse Sanctuary Ltd (£100k), Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Basingstoke and Andover Branch (£100k) and Ty-Nant Cat Sanctuary (£99k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Cartmel Agricultural Society organises & operates an agricultural show open to the general public. The show acts as a link between rural communities, farmers and the public. It attracts many visitors who learn about rural life and farming systems.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Racehorse Sanctuary Ltd | Petworth | £100k |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Basingstoke and Andover Branch | Hampshire | £100k |
| Ty-Nant Cat Sanctuary | Port Talbot | £99k |
| Lancaster and Morecambe Cat Rescue | Lancashire | £100k |