2022-12-31-accounts

		SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes the charity as set out in its governing document	of	Para 1.17	To promote, advance and improve for the benefit ofthe public in Coquetdale and the surrounding area, agriculture, horticulture and rural crafts and skills in all their
			branches in particular by the holding of an
			annual show in the village of Harbottle,
			Northumberland.
Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services		Para 1.17and 1.19	The traditional annual Show was held on September 6'" and had over 500visitors and itwas generally agreed to have been a good day and much appreciated after two years of Covid restrictions.
identified in the accounts.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have		Para 1.18	The trustees are mindful ofthe guidance on public benefit and confirm that the resources
had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public			of Harbottle Show Association are being used to the benefit ofthe public in Coquetdale and the surrounding area.
benefit
Achievements and	Performance
		SORP reference
Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its		Para 1.20	The 2022 Show had agood range of entries in all classes —sheep, horticulture, crafts and baking. There were the usual range of traditional sports and a gundog training demonstration along with local musicians
beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.			performing. This helps ensure the continuation of local traditional crafts and skills such as spinning, quilting, fiddle
			playing, poultry keeping and horticulture as
			well as supporting creativity in newer fields
			such as photography. Italso ensures the
			survival oftraditional local sports such as
			Cumberland wrestling. It brings together all
			segments ofthe community to celebrate
			their achievements.

Review ofthe charity's		Para 1.21	The association has a healthy bank balance
financial position at the end ofthe period			for its purposes but there was a small loss (f381this year. Although the Show had a good gate and people were generous on the
			day there had been less fundraising earlier
			in the ear, artl due to Covid restrictions.
Statement explaining the		Para 1.22	The charity aims to hold sufficient cash
policy for holding reserves stating why they are held			reserves to put on two Shows so that its work can continue ifthere isadisastrous
			ear with no revenue.
Amount ofreserves held		Para 1.22	69021
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You ma choose to include		further statements	where relevant about
			In this reporting period the main sources of
			fund were the entrance fees on Show day
The charity's principal sources offunds (including any fundraising)		Para 1.47	and additional fundraising on the day —the raffle, tombola and auction. Additional funds were generated from advertising in the Show schedule and ub uizzes.

Structure, Governance	and Man	agement
Description of charity's
trusts:
Type of governing document	Para 1.25	Constitution		ofa CIO (Association		Model)
How is the charity	Para 1.25	CIO
constituted?
Trustee selection methods	Para 1.25	Trustees	are	appointed	by decision ofthe
including details of any		members	at	the Annual	General	Meeting
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees

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