## **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 



CAMBORNE SHOW SOCIETY
(Regi$tsred Charlty No.2959711
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025
202S
2024
Fixed Asset•
Fencing & SIgM￿￿t book v*lue
At 1st Octobor 2024
Additions
Depreclatlon for y•ar
£0
£0
N•t book valu• at 3(XhS•pt•mb•r 2025
É3.096
£3,460
Current As•ots
Bank Balanc
Troasurors Account
Inv￿tM•nt Account
Repalr,Caro & M4lnt•n•nc• Account
£30,927
£0
£148
£4.
£24,IX(I
£148
£34,171
RepY080nt•d By:.
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Bal*n¢è at 1st October 2024
Deficltlsurplus for th• year
Disposal
£32,568
£1,603
£45.377
-£12 803
8alane• at 30th S•ptembor 2025
£34.171
£32W
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on behalf of past and preswtt members.
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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 showDayC￿ts
Sectlon Expen•
Equipment Hlre
Entertalnmènt
Ground Rènt
1991.00
9781.00
1287.IXI
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10954.TrJ
1276 CKJ
6CK13.CM)
1322.C
3783.CQ
1579.CQ
11￿c(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