WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
Registration #1161008 · Registered
www.otleyshow.org.ukinfo@otleyshow.org.uk
Wharfedale Agricultural Society 15 Bridge Street LS21 1BQ
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.
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About WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1161008). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 83/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY reported a total income of £136,840 and total expenditure of £145,914, a spending ratio of 107% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: 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. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 106.6% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £136,840 | £145,914 | 107% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026