KENT COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. About these numbers

Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.

Accounting basis

FRS 102

Reporting scope

Consolidated group

Auditor

Kreston Reeves Audit LLP

Audit opinion

Unqualified (clean)

Going concern

Affirmed

“In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the parent charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.”

Group structure

1. KENT COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY · parent
   1. Kent Event and Exhibition Centre Limited 100% · UK · Raising funds for the Kent County Agricultural Society by the hire of the showground to outside users
   2. Why Farming Matters in Kent Limited 100% · UK · Dormant
   3. Farm Expo Limited 100% · UK · Dormant
   4. Biddenden Tractorfest Limited 100% · UK · Dormant

Significant events

• “The Kent County Agricultural Society has enjoyed a landmark year in 2025, delivering an exceptional programme of events and educational initiatives that celebrated Kent's countryside, strengthened community connections, and supported the next generation of rural professionals.”
• “The 2025 Farming Conference, held on 22 January, entered its fourth consecutive year with a record turnout and a renewed focus on the future of sustainable agriculture.”
• “Held on 4 March 2025, Farm Expo once again proved to be a vital meeting point for the agricultural sector.”
• “The Heritage Transport Show, held on 5 April 2025, brought together enthusiasts and families alike for one of the most successful editions yet.”
• “On 1 May 2025, more than 2,600 primary school children attended Living Land at the Kent Showground bringing the total number of pupils who have taken part in the event to around 60,000 since its inception.”
• “The Kent County Show 2025, held on 4-6 July, returned in style for three days of celebration, with fine weather helping to make it one of the most enjoyable Shows in recent years. A major highlight of this year's event was a Royal visit from Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh.”
• “Biddenden Tractorfest 2025, held on 16-17 August, maintained its impressive visitor numbers, welcoming around 19,000 attendees across the weekend and selling out on both days.”
• “The Kent Rural Scholarship Scheme entered its tenth year.in 2025, continuing to support Kent-based students pursuing degrees in agricultural and land-based disciplines.”
• “The Kent Event and Exhibition Centre has enjoyed its strongest year in a decade, with the 2024-2025 financial year marking a new high point for both activity and performance.”

Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers

Filings

5

last 12 months

Capital events

0

last 24 months

Officers appointed

1

last 12 months

Officers resigned

2

last 12 months

Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.

• Turnover

  +11.1%

  £2,382,581 → £2,647,815

• Cash

  -9.8%

  £412,450 → £372,229

• Net assets

  +2.6%

  £3,601,290 → £3,695,036

• Employees

  +5.9%

  17 → 18

• Operating profit

  +125.1%

  -£184,247 → £46,287

• Profit before tax

  +125.1%

  -£184,247 → £46,287

• Wages

  +4.3%

  £507,223 → £529,214

Each % is (latest − prior) ÷ |prior| for the line item as filed. The comparison is only shown when the latest and prior accounts cover broadly equal-length periods — short or long stubs (typical around incorporation or a year-end change) are suppressed rather than misrepresented. Lines a company doesn't report are omitted. About these numbers