Annual Trustees’ Report
For year ending 30[th] September 2025
Charity Details
Camborne Show Society
Charity Number
295971
Principal Address
Camborne Show Society Pencorn Reskadinnick Camborne Cornwall TR14 0BH
Trustees
The trustees who served during the year were:
Mr R Bennett – Chair Mrs A Olds – Secretary Mrs S Callingham-Lello – Treasurer Mrs W Hattam – Trustee Mr K Thomas-Somers – Trustee
Governing Document
The Charity operates under the set of rules adopted on 15[th] December 1986.
Objectives and Activities
The objectives of the society are:
To promote and encourage agriculture, horticulture and livestock breeding
To support rural crafts and traditions
To organise and hold an annual agricultural show for the benefit of the local community
The trustees confirm that they have regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims and planning activities.
The principal activity of the charity is the organisation of the annual Camborne Show, which provides livestock competitions, horticultural classes, craft classes, displays and demonstrations, musical entertainment, cookery classes, children’s craft and art classes, vintage vehicles and educational demonstrations relating to farming and rural life.
Achievements and Performance
The 2025 Camborne Show was held on 19[th] July 2025 at Gear Farm.
The event was well supported by exhibitors, traders and members of the public. Highlights of the show included:
Livestock classes for cattle, horses and heavy horses Equestrian competitions Horticultural and produce competitions and displays Craft and cookery competitions, craft demonstrations Children’s art and craft competitions, interactive activities Dog show Display of vintage vehicles Trade stands featuring local crafts and businesses and selected charities Children’s funfair Cagebird section Entertainment from local bands, musicians and singers Sheep and goats for petting
Visitor attendance was estimated at 4,500 people
The trustees consider that the show successfully fulfilled the society’s objectives by promoting agriculture and providing an enjoyable and educational event for the surrounding community.
Financial Review
The charity’s main sources of income were: Admission charges Sponsorship from local businesses Entry Fees from competitors Trade stand fees
Total income for the year was £36,161and total expenditure was £34,558, resulting in a surplus of £1,603
At the year end the charity held £34,171 in reserves. The trustees consider this level of reserves to be appropriate to ensure the continued organisation of the annual show and to meet unforeseen costs.
Plans for the Future
The trustees intend to continue organising the Camborne Show and to encourage increased participation from exhibitors, traders and community groups and attendance from the public.
Approval
This report was approved by the trustees on 18[th] November 2025 and signed on their behalf by Mrs S Callingham-Lello Treasurer
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CAMBORNE SHOW SOCIETY {Reglstefed Charfty No.2959711 INCOME and EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD 1ST OCTOBER 2024 to 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 RECEIPTS 2025 2024 Entry Fees Gate Receipts Trade & Sectlon Recelpts Sponsorship & AdY•rtislng Cat•rlng 2189.co 5C(15 CO 1936 (X) 5999 21809.00 3968.IXI 5460. 34301.(W) 15729.LXI Grants Recelv•d Bank Int•r•sl 1500.00 1124.C)) 1860.00 1724. 36181.00 174S3C PAYMENTS Prlz• Monl Tfjnts Cups,M•d*l8&Ros•tt Publ1¢ Addrn88 & Oporatlonal showDayCts Sectlon Expen• Equipment Hlre Entertalnmènt Ground Rènt 1991.00 9781.00 1287.IXI 1934 LX) 10954.TrJ 1276 CKJ 6CK13.CM) 1322.C 3783.CQ 1579.CQ 11c(l 1276. 51MIXI 920.00 1100.00 31465.00 27951.C 4696.00 .10498. Prlntlng&Se¢r•tarfal Advertising Insurance8 Accountaney Subscriptions DeprKlatlon 1055.00 969.00 413.00 185.00 125.00 238. 1218IXI 29J.CM) 175.CKI 3093.00 2305.00 SURPLUS 1603.00 -1280i 00
CAMBORNE SHOW SOCIETY (Registered Charity No 295971) ACCOUNTANTS REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 1ST OCTOBER 2024 TO 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 I have examined. wthout carrying out an audit. the attached Balance Sheet and Income and Expenditure Account for the period ended 301h September 2025 together with the books and records of the Society, and confirm them, in my opinion, to be in accordance therewith. M.C Rowe A.F.A November 2025