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Wharfedale Agricultural Society

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1161008
Status
Registered
Registered
March 20, 2015
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Wharfedale Agricultural Society
15 Bridge Street
Otley
LS21 1BQ

Contact

Phone
01943462541
Email
[email protected]
Website
otleyshow.org.uk
Website screenshot

Activities

Wharfedale Agricultural Society promotes Farming and Agriculture at Otley Show, held annually in May. Exhibits include Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Dogs, Poultry, Rabbits, Produce, Handicrafts & Young Farmers Classes. Otley Show is the oldest one day Agricultural Show in the Country, established in 1796. The average attendance is between 10 - 13,000 visitors on the day.

Objects: The Objects Of The Society Shall Be:- (A) To Encourage By Means Of An Annual Exhibition Known As Otley Show (Founded In 1796), The Improvement And Development Of Livestock, And Agriculture In General. (B) To Provide Opportunities For Further Education In Agricultural Subjects By The Arranging Of Lectures. (C) To Support By Means Of A Loan, Donation Or Subscription, Any Approved Organisation (Including The Various Livestock Breed Societies) Engaged In The Improvement Of The Agricultural Industry. (D) To Make A Donation Or Subscription To Any Agricultural Charities The Council May Determine.

Classification

How
Provides Other Finance, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
What
Arts/culture/heritage/science, Animals, Environment/conservation/heritage, Other Charitable Purposes
Who
Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Leeds City

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Sept. 30, 2024 £136,840 £145,914
Sept. 30, 2023 £125,344 £131,343
Sept. 30, 2022 £129,699 £116,579
Sept. 30, 2021 £6,574 £15,430
Sept. 30, 2020 £10,909 £27,211

Trustees

Name Appointed
Andrew Russell Beeson Oct. 14, 2016
Frederick Mark Lofthouse Oct. 14, 2016
Thomas Barry Halvorsen Oct. 14, 2016