--- title: "The Penrith Agricultural Society — check charity number 1178874 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Penrith Agricultural Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178874. Economic/community Development/employment charity based in Dale. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-penrith-agricultural-society retrieved: 2026-08-27T15:51:38.314Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Penrith Agricultural Society is a registered charity (number 1178874) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £121,634 (year ending 2024-10-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Penrith Agricultural Society? Registered charity number 1178874 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Dale Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31) £121,634 Website [www.penrithshow.co.uk](http://www.penrithshow.co.uk/) ## What does The Penrith Agricultural Society do? THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES OF THE SOCIETY IS THE ORGANISING OF THE ANNUAL PENRITH AGRICULTURAL SHOW AS PART OF ITS OBJECTS OF PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE, FARMING AND THE COUNTRYSIDE. ## What causes is The Penrith Agricultural Society registered for? Economic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Penrith Agricultural Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Penrith Agricultural Society is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-penrith-agricultural-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.penrithshow.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Penrith Agricultural Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Penrith Agricultural Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178874) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Penrith Agricultural Society's charity number? The Penrith Agricultural Society's charity number is 1178874. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178874? Search 1178874 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Penrith Agricultural Society do? THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES OF THE SOCIETY IS THE ORGANISING OF THE ANNUAL PENRITH AGRICULTURAL SHOW AS PART OF ITS OBJECTS OF PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE, FARMING AND THE COUNTRYSIDE. Does The Penrith Agricultural Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Penrith Agricultural Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Penrith Agricultural Society? The Penrith Agricultural Society's website is http://www.penrithshow.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1178874).