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The Sussex Cattle Society (A Company Limited by Guarantee) Company Number 0031031 Charity Number 238662 Report and Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

The Su$sex Cattle Society (A Company Limited by Guarantee) Charity Number 238662 Index to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Legal and Administrdtive Information Report of the Council of Management Report of the Independent Examiners Statement of Financial Activities B￿ance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements Profit and Loss Account 16

The sU￿¢X Cattle Society (A Company Limited by Guarantee) Charity Number 238662 Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Legal and Adminl$trative Information for the year ended 31 December 2025 Constitution: The Su55ex Cattle Society is a Company Ltmited by Guarantee and a registsred charity governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Associauon. Charity Number.. 238662. Company Number.. 0031031. Members of Council: These are appointed in accordance wth the Articles of A550ciation of the company and such members are directors of the company for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006 and trusrees of the charity The Members of Council during the year under review were: Mr W HEJrley President Mr D Stevens Depury President Mr R Dunn Past President Mrj Harmer Chairn)an Mr D Spanton Vice Chairman Mr E Harmer Elected 2024-2028 Mr l Hickman Co-opted 2024-2028 Mr MG Hickman Co-opted 20242028 Mrs B Hide Co-opted 2022-2026 Mr Pl Holdstock Co-opted 2024-2028 Mr R Horsman Retired April 2025 Ms l Howard Elected 2023-2027 Mr D Masters Elected 2023-2027 Mr W Peters Co-opted 2022-2026 Mr L Snelgrove Elected 2022-2026 Mr S Wright Eletted 2025-2029 Co-opted 2022-2026 Elected 2025-2029 Elected 2025-2029 Se¢rerary: Miss SG Kennedy Registered Office.. Station Road, Robertsbridge. East Sussex Bankers-. National Westminster Hasting5 (A) Branch, Havelock Road, Hastings, TN34 IGW Independent Examiners.'M¢Cabe Ford Williams, Statutory Auditors & Chartered Accountants, Bank Chamber5. 61 High SrreeL CranbrooK Kent Solicitors-. Linklaters & Paines. Barringcon House, 59-67 Gresham Streeo London

The Sus$ex Cattle Society (A Company Limited by Guarantee) Company Number 0031031 Charity Number 238662 Report of the Council of Management for the Year ended 31 December 2025 Your Council is pleased to present their report with the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 December 202S. The financial 5raremencs comply with the Companies Att 2006, The Charities Att 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (Effective l January 2015). Charitable Obje<tives The Memorandum and Ar£icles of Association sets out the charitable objettives for which The Sussex Cattle Society is estab115hed. They can be summarised a5 follow5- To maintain the purity and improve the breed. Policies to Achieve the Objectives The Council of The Su55ex Cattle Society uses two main initiatives to pursue the main objecttves.. i. The publication of The Sussex Herd book The book is published annually and Volume 129 was published in 2025. 2. Promoting the breed by exhibiting at various 5how5 and events and advertising. Organisation of the Charity The Chariry is organised a5 set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association. The control of its aff2irs is in the hands of a Council and Member5 of Council are appointed in accordance with the term5 of the Memorandum and Article5 of Association. Miss Kennedy, Secretary, being the only person on the payroll. carries out the day-to-day running of the Chariry. During the year Council investigated the ongoing day to day administration of the Charity for the future taking into account the Secrerary'5 retirement in 2026. Following careful consideraiion of the available option5 and financial implications it was agreed by Council that Pedigree Livestock Service5 will take over the daily administration of the Chari¢y maintaining the records and activities of the Society. Review of 2025 Flnances: The Society ¢oncinues to remxin stable with genernl administration costs kept to a minimum. Fees will genernlly be increased annually in line with inflation dependent on the Society's financial $￿tUS. The Society's monetary assets are now all invested in COIF Charity Investments as appropriats. Sufficient assets are held to maincain the Society for several years and to publish the Herd Book 2nd promote the breed. it is felt that plentiful reserves should be maintxined to re-establish the breed rf there should be a significant loss of breeding cattle outside the Society's control. The Council continually assesse5 the financial staru5 Qf the Society and strives co ensure that the promotions and PLEblicity levels are maintained or increased. Membership: At the end of the year there were 132 fLtII, 30 associats and 23 life and honorary members. Herds: During the year I I new breeders joined the Society. Changes of Ownerships were made, the majority to recently established herds. It is pleasing to note that new herd5 being established tend to have greater herd sizes than those being dispersed. The national herd of registered Sussex Cattle is now in exce55 of 2,500 breeding cow5. With Ihe rhumber of female registrations per annum being in excess of twelve hundred. The registration darabase "8reed Matters" has continued to improve the proces5 of registrntions as breeders are able to make birth return5 online via the Society's website or direcdy from those with Farm Mitters fami management programme. Page 2

The Sussex Cattle Society (A Company Limited by Guarantee) Company Number 0031031 Charity Number 238662 Report of the Coun¢ll of Management for the Year ended 31 December 2025 continued Sales: 2025 saw the Society's second on-line sale in conjunction with South East Marts and MarrEye. Thi5 was again very successful. The majority of lots sold well including breeding heifers. The sale wll be repeated in 2026. Annval General Meetin￿. The AGM was held on 22nd April 2025 at The Taproom, Burwash. The agenda and voting papers were sent out co members and votes were counted and the resolutions passed. Mr W Hurley was elected President and Mr D Stevens elected DeptAry PresidenL Members of Council: The Members of Council are appointed in accordance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association. At a meeting immediately following the Annual General Meeting, Mr J Ham)er was elected Chaimian and Mr D Spanton elected Vice Chairman. The Council continued to meet throughout the year in person and via Zoom. Reserves Policy. It 15 the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds. which are the free reserves of the chariry. at a level that equates to approximately one year of unrestricted expenditure. This ought to provide sufficient nd5 to cover the day-to-day running costs in addition to ensuring the publication of the herd book in progress. Breed Promotion: Th55 year the Sociery had a promotional stsnd at Heathfield, South of England, Kent and Edenbridge shows. Literature and infomiation was Sent in response to enquiries by telephone and email throughout the year. The website 15 updated as required. A presente is maintained on Facebook. A Breeders, Directory was produced. Additionally the￿ was advertising in the farniing press as part of an ongoing campaign to promote the breed. The Breed Sale online was advertlsed irh the farming press. The Bull Sale Catalogue on the web51te has continued giving an online presence for breeders to market bulls privately. Female5 for sale are also listsd on the website. Risk Management The Council has examined the major strategic. business and operational risks which the Charity faces and confimis that systems have been established to enable regular report5 to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen rhese risks. Generally the greatest risk to which the Society is exposed 15 beyond its ¢onirol and linked to Government andlor EU policy and regulations. Page 3

The Sumex Cattle Society (A Company Limited by Guarantee) Company Number 003103 I Charity Number 238662 Report of the Council of Management for the Year ended 31 December 2025 continued Public Benefit: The directors. xs trustees of the company have complied with the duty in section 1715) of the Charities Att 201 I to have regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. To this end the Society made informaiion on the breed. its history and its place in modern agriculture freely available to the genernl public through postal, online and telephone queries, in addition to the website and at various events during the year. Additionally. the Society had infom)ation stands including live examples of the breed at educational events at South of England Showground where several thousand children had the opportunity to be given informauon and ro ask que5uons. Free infomation packs were also sent to any students maknng enquiries. The Society continues to ensure that the appropriate organisxtions are also aware of using the breed as a contributor to the maintenance of environmentslly sensitive areas. A publication is also available to give guidance on the management of the breed, exhibiting and breeding prnctice in addition to providing local instructional sessions as requested. The web55te now includes a section on the purchase and cooking of beef for the consumer in addition to a list of outlets where Sussex beef may be purchased direct from the producers. Training and information days will continue to be held offering advice and instruction on the breed and way5 in which the breed can be advanced. The Society will continue to strongly promote the use of data collection through Signet Beeforeeder to assist in breed improvement. A group specific to younger members 'Sussex Catde Next Generation" are holding meetings and training ever￿. Statement of Directors. Responsibilities: The directors are responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires rhe directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial sratements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Prattice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards applicable lawl- Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied they give a true and fair view of the stats of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing those financial 5ratements. the directors are required to select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudenL prepare the financial statement5 on the going concern basis unless it Tr5 inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in buslness. The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that are SLthcient to Show and explain the ¢ompanls tran5attions and disclose with reasonable accur2cy at any time the financial position of the company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companie5 Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for raking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Statement as the Disclosure of Information to Independent Examiners: So far a5 the directors are aware, there 15 no relevant information las defined by Section 418 of the Companies Att 2006) of which the company's independent examiners are unaware and each director has taken all the 5reps that they ought to have taken as a director in order to make them5elve5 aware of ariy relevant information and to establish that the company's independent examiners are aware of that information. Page 4

The Sussex Cattle Society (A Company Limited by Guarantee) Company Number 0031031 Charlty Number 238662 Report of the Council of Management for the Year Ènded 31 December 2025 conttnued Independent Examiners: The independent examiners, Mccabe Ford Williams, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. This Report has been prepared in a¢tordan¢e wrth rhe special provision$ of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. On Behalf of the Board. Secretary: Date: 25 March 2020 Page 5

The Sussex Cattle Society (A Company Limited by Guarantee) Charity Number 238662 Report of the Independent Examiners to the Members of The Sussex Cattle Soclety I report on the accout)ts of the Company for the Year Ended 310ecember 2025. which are set out on page5 7 to I S. Respective responsibilities of trustee5 and examiner The charity's trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purp05e5 of company law) are responsible for the preparatyon of the accounts. The charbtY'5 trustees consider that an udit is not required under section 144{2) of the Charities Act 2011 {"the 201 l Act") and thxt an independer¢t examination 15 needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not Subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination. it is my responsibility.. to examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 A to follow the procedures laid down in the Genernl Direttions given by the Charity Commi5sioner5 under section 14515)Ibl of the 2011.. to state whether parciculAr matters have come to tny attention. Basis of independent examiner'$ report My examination was carried out in accordance with the Genernl Dirertions gTrven by the Charity Commissioners. An examination include5 a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes Consideration of any unusual items or dis¢losure5 in rhe accounts. and seeking explanations from you as tru5tee5 concerning any such matters. The procedures underraken do not provide 211 the evidence that would be required in an audiL and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounr5 present a 'true and fair view. and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statsments below. Independent examinerfs statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. l } which give5 me reasonable ¢ause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting record5 in accordance with Settion 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of Section5 394 and 395 of the Companies Aci 2006 and wtth the methods and principles of the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) {effettive I january 2015) have not been met- or 2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of rhe accounts to be reached. 25th March 2026 DN obbyer Mccabe Ford Williams Statutory Auditors and Chartered Accountants Bank Chambers 61 High Street CRANBROOK Kent TN17 3EG Page 6

The Sussex Cattle Society (A Company Limited by Guarantee) Charity Number 238662 Statement of Financial Activlties I Income and Expenditure Account For the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Nis¢l y￿thI￿ C(￿tin¥e￿¢y promo￿0￿ Membw&' fe Toial T(Trt Genwal Funds Fvnds Fund Educational Fund Fund Fund 2015 2024 lTrcornE Endow7n￿ts fron Jbsrrip¢iun5and ￿￿ti￿5 other￿¢￿ 45.306 7.387 45.306 7.387 50.065 6.620 In¥osunÉnt Inc<Jrn• Tutal IncomE and End0V4T￿eTrts 69.695 ÉxpendlbJre on: Charirdble Expendiwre A￿nIStr￿￿ 44SYI 44,571 48.404 ot the Chariry 21.9 Exp¢hdityire 66.499 Net •ncomeJexpendityre before 8Wll5 i￿Ve5(￿en￿ 4￿84 4.884 3.106 Net 8&nslllossÉsl on lfftvÈstmÈDts Fleali&ed ILossl on InvttTmtni Asser UnrEali5ed G&inllL055e51 c vésty￿LAs5tLs 4.751 Net inco￿￿￿endi￿Te (S261 7.957 TranS￿￿S fvrtds Tr3n&f•r V￿thi￿ Lqacy Educad(anal hsnd Net movem￿tIn Funds 7,957 Rttonclliation of lund brouthtfrnrd 240,207 l.OfM) i.soo 249.624 241.667 fvnds ¢arri¢d 239,681 4.500 249,098 249.624 The nO￿S form part of the financial statements -Page 7

The Sussex Cattle Society (A Company Limited by Guarantee) Charity Number 238662 Balance Sheet As of 31 December 2025 4$ 4t 31 11115 Jl.112S 31.12.24 te FSxÈd Assels+ TangIb￿a&s￿[S 195.827 202.012 208.333 CurrentA55el%: Stock5 578 648 Debt￿$ B.267 9.344 Cash ar biDkaDd in 42021 Sl,666 35.007 44,999 d¥t wSthhi one yur 4.58Q 3.708 Net cUrr￿t Aisets 47.Q86 Totral A55ets LESS Cvjrrent UabilitiES'. 249.098 249.624 F￿￿￿$. Lwty Fund Contingoncy tund Lpfè i.ooo 4.500 4.SOO fvnd 240.207 249.Q98 249.624 Th¢sE financial SUTÉmÈrtTS h3vÈ pryrnd iffl accordance Y4ith the pry)vi￿On5 QtPirt 15 of the ccthpan1￿ Act 1006 For thè ffftancrdl year in questson thE company WA5 ￿ti￿Ed 477 ofthe CcqnpaniES AcL2006 ehung ra small companitt. No mernben have rryuired the Coryany trJ obtsin ludirdnslt¢￿rtr￿ ftsr thÈ yvar sn qutttion in accordanceknith secuon 476 of the Companie& Act 2006. The directon a¢knThl¢d8eth¥r respthsthily ¢fyrylylnx ￿ the r4ulremtnts clthe Att resP￿[tO ac¢(wrttyng record5 for the prepaTrO￿ These a<¢oU￿¢S have beert irt a¢c¢rdin¢ekn4th prov￿OnS applica￿e to corwniE5 5ubjKrtothe srnall £ompinie5' ThE financial SLowknÈnts*ÈipproYed by ￿nCIl rAI 25th March 2Q26 signed OTr its behaKby Iv50h Wmier David Spanlon Page 8

The Sussex Cattle Society (A Cornpany Limited by Guarantee) Charity Number 238662 Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 202S l. Statutory Infonnation The Sussex Cattle Society is a priwate company, lTrmtsd by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page. The presentation currency of the financial sratements is the Pound Sterling 1£). 2. Accounting Policies Accounting convention These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section IA "Small Entities" of Financial Reporting Standard 102"The Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" the Charities SORP IFRS 102) 'Accountin8 and Reporting by Charsties.. Scatement of Recommended Prnctice applicable to charives preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l October 2019), and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified for the valuation of investments at market value. Income Income is recognised in the financial statrments on an accruals basis, apart from inve5tTnent income. which 15 reco8n15ed in the financial statements when received. Donations are recognised on receipt A painting, which had been donated in the nineteenth century and had no attributed value in the accounts. has been sold during the year for £5,104 and the income has been recognised as a donation. EXpendI￿re and cost allocydtion Expenditure is aCCoun￿d for on an accruals basis and has been cla55ified under headings rhar aggregate 11 Cost relared to the category. Items of expenditure that involve more than one cost category are apportioned on a just and reasonable basis. Investments The investments have been included in the financial statements at market value. Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in hand includes current and deposit accounts held at banks and COIF Chariries Investment Fund. Taxation The company has charitable status and is not liable for taxation. Directors No member of Council received any remuneration during the year. Gift Aid Ir is the policy of the Society to recognise the income tax recovery once the claim has been submitted. Page 9

The Su￿eX Cattle Society (A Company Limited by Guarantee) Charity Number 238662 Notes to the Financial Statement5 for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Tangible fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rntes in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Freehold property Equipment Computsr equipment not provided 1 5% on a reducing balance 3 years on a straight-line ba51S Freehold property The Society's freehold building is not depreciated. Its expetted residual value at the end of its useful life 15 considered to be substantially in excess of its book value of £9.977. The property 15 currendy insured for £243.783 and was valued during the year it £175,000. Stocks Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. xfter making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items. Contingency promotion fund The contingency promotion fund represents 5ufFicient funds set aside to promote the breed at maior shows in the event of insuffi¢bent monies being rnised in any year. Life Members, fund The life members, fund represents 5Lrfficient fund5 Set a$ide to provide benefits to lrfe members in the event of insufFicient rTbonies being rnised in the year to do so. Life membership subscriptions are included in the totsl in the financial statements in the year (rf receipt Nigel Ventham Legacy Educational Support Fund £ 1,000 was transferred into this fund on its incorporation in 2024 after a legacy donation received in 2023. This fund will be used to help pay for training courses for young farmers. There was no movement in this fund in the year. Fund re5trF¢tion All of the funds are unrestritted. Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits The company operates a defined contributyon pension scheme. Contribution5 payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relats. Page 10

The Sussex Cattle Society {A Company Limited by Guarantee) Charity Number 238662 Notes to thè Financlal Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Significant estimates and judgements In the application of the Trust's a¢¢ounting policies. the Trustee$ are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimares and underlying assumptions are based on hiscoric21 experbence and other factors that are considered relevanL Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates nd underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period to which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affecrs both current and future periods. The key sources of e5timat¢on uncer¢ainty that have a significant effett on the amounts recogni5ed in the financial statements are the depreciation rate and residual values of flxed assets. The Trustees consider that the depreciation rate and residu￿ values are appropriate. Going Concern The Trustees consider that the Trust will be in a position to meet its financial obligation5 for the foreseeable future and that there are no matsrial uncertainties relating £0 going concern. Page 11

The Sussex Cattle Soclety (A Company Limited by Guarantee) Charity Number 238662 Notes to the Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Other Income 31.12.25 31.12.24 Herd book entiie5 6.949 Prefixes 100 50 Herd Botsk & sundry sales Transfer fees 1889) 6.280 31,532 {571 7,016 30.387 17031 864 Herd capitatio Show and 5ale5 commis5iOn5 Semen prolect GiftAid 1,727 13931 45,306 1,602 Herd tompeooon 50,065 Charitable Expenditure 31.12.25 31.12.24 General Fund Salaries 28.273 99 26.541 Travelling expense5 PromoDon$ and publicity Herd Book printing Semen project Signet Subsidy DNA tesDng Herd datsbase 174 9.185 10.617 1.002 2,781 3,000 2,416 770 3.000 804 1.375 669 1,000 Depreciao Loss on disposal 396 62 44,571 48.404 Management and Administratiot) of the Charity 31.12.25 31.12.24 Salaries 3.142 6.224 10.085 2,949 4,100 Office costs General office costs 8,786 2,100 150 Accountancy and independent examinauon Bad debts 2.200 297 21,948 18,085 Page 12

The Sussex Cattle Society (A Company Limited by Guarantee) Charity Number 238662 Notes to the Financial Statements for the Yèar Ended 31 December 2025 Infome and Expenditure The income and surplus are attributable to the chaTiuble activities of the company after charging.. 31.12.25 31.IL14 Depreciation - ovmed assets Loss on disposal Accountsnt's remuneration 669 396 62 2.200 2,100 Tangible Fixed Assets Freehold Totals Property Equipment Medals Cost At I january 2025 Additions 9.977 17.954 154 200 154 Dlsposals At 31 De¢￿Thber 2025 (3.5061 24.779 13.506} 14,602 9,977 200 Depreriatson: Ac l January 2025 Charge for year Eliminared on disposal At 31 December 2025 15,625 16691 15.625 669 13.184 13,184 Net Book Value: 31 December 2025 9,977 200 31 Detember 2024 12.506 9,977 2,329 200 The freehold propery ON￿ed by the Chariry was valued at £175,000 by Carnpbells in March 2025 is currendy insurd for £243.783_ Page 13

The Sussex Cattle Society (A Company Limited by Guarantee) Charity Number 23866Z Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Flxed Asset Investments Cost or V*luxtlon: At I ￿nUary 2025 Addivon5 195.827 Disposals L05s on revaluation 15.4101 Loss on disposal At 31 December 2025 190,417 Net Book Valuw. 31 Decernber 2025 190,417 31 December 2024 195,827 31.12.25 31.1124 Market value of InveS￿ents listed on recogni5ed 5Eo¢k exchange 190,417 195.827 The original Cost of the investhientr was £140.000131 December 2024 £140.0001 Stocks 31.IL25 31.12.24 Stock of promotional items 578 648 Debtors: Amounts falllng due within one year 31.12.25 31.12.24 Prepayments Trade debtors 2.503 2,133 5.764 8,267 9,344 Page 14

The Sussex Cattle Society (A Company Limited by Guarantee) Charity Number 238662 Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Creditors: Amounts falling due wlthin one year 31.12.25 31.12.24 Trade creditors 4.580 3.708 4,580 3,708 Employee Costs 31.IL25 31.IL24 Sa12ries and wages National insurance 30,500 28.631 Pension 915 859 29.490 The average nurnber of FJnplgyeg5 during the year vrds l. Trustees Remuneration The trus￿5 are not rernUnera￿d and have had no payrnents for expenses. 14. Related Party Transactions There are no related pary transaction5 during the year. Pension Commitments The c¢Jmp2ny reached its stsgiTrg date for Auto Enrolm)t on l February 2017. Contr¢butions by the company were £91512024 £8591. At the year end employer contiibuo1￿S of £nil 12024 £nill had not beeTr paid across to the schttne. Limited Liability The c<)mpany Is Umlted by Guaran￿. The word "UmSted' is omitted by Licence of the erf)ard of Trdde. The company has no share capital and the liability ol the members is limited. lo the event of the company being wound up the liability for each member shall not exceed I l. Events after the end of the period The Sociery's freehold building is currendy on the market lor £175.000 and is xpected to be sold in 2026. Page 15

The Sussex Cattle Society (A Company Limited by Guarantee) Charity Number 238662 Profit and Loss Account for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Profit and Loss Accouht fts* the Year Ended 31 December 1025 JI.ILZ5 31.12.24 Incor￿. Subscripti￿￿ and donaows Herd book eTrtrie% 18.710 6.949 Prefixes 50 H¥d book & sundry sales Transferfees 18891 6.280 7,016 30.387 H¥d capirhDon Shows & sales commlklL￿s pr4ect Gift Aid 864 1,717 1.602 Hérd compditson acc¢)unt 64,016 63.075 other Incorfft: InvesDnent income 5,975 5.210 Dep051t a<c¢unt interest 7.387 71.403 6.620 69,695 Èxpendlthre: Salarries 30.500 28.631 859 Pénsion Travdling exp￿￿￿5 99 174 kl-j Office costs 6.124 10.085 1,200 297 4.100 8.786 2.100 150 G￿eral offite Costs Accountsnty 2nd independent examinati B3d debts Prom￿0￿$ & publicity printyng pr4ect Signet subsidy DNA teSUDg Herd daobase 9,185 770 1.002 2.781 3,000 2,416 ,ooo 3.000 804 1.375 65.454 5.949 65.616 4.079 Depraciation of wuiprnent Lo55 on disposal 669 396 62 1,065 873 Net Profitl(Loss) 4.884 3,206 This page does not form part of the $t2tutory financial statements Page 16