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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£5.8M
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Spending
£5.3M
Public benefits
The benefits which flow include: The promotion of high standards of agricultural husbandry and therefore improving standards of livestock and agricultural practices within the agricultural sector in Northern Ireland in particular and beyond. • The preservation and maintenance of the high standards and skill levels within the agricultural sector in
Northern Ireland and beyond which will therefore improve the standard of livestock and agricultural practices; • The promotion of good farming practices and the development of the skills and crafts needed to enhance the Agricultural sector in Northern Ireland. • Ensure that the rural traditions and skills are passed down through successive generations of the agricultural community. • The improved welfare of agricultural animals through the development of high standards of agricultural husbandry throughout the Province and beyond. • The development and preservation of rural crafts and craftsmanship through hosting a range of competitions including showmanship, sheep-shearing, arts and crafts at the Balmoral Show. Enhancing the development of the public’s knowledge and understanding of the Province’s agri-food sector. • The exhibitions are a showcase for the agricultural sector where the general public can gain knowledge and understanding of the Province’s agri-food sector. Livestock exhibits are available and there are demonstrations of agricultural practices and skills. The combined efforts of local food producers, independent retailers and supermarkets showcase the journey from farm to plate providing the public with the knowledge of the importance of eating locally produced fresh food. • The provision of an interactive and engaging educational programme for primary school children at the annual Balmoral Show provides the children with an knowledge of the agricultural sector in particular how the food that they eat is produced and the important of eating healthily. This purpose does not give rise to any significant harm. The risks of organising a large scale event are addressed through a comprehensive event management plan and a multi-agency planning process. The potential risk of harm is outweighed by the benefit to the public and the agricultural community and the general public. The evidence of these benefits can be sourced through: Sector specific media reporting of the events; Independent judges’ scoring of livestock and skills exhibited; Public feedback surveys and the increasing attendance at the annual shows. The increasing number of school groups returning to the Balmoral Show.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The RUAS seeks to achieve its objectives through: • The delivery of agricultural shows; • Presentation of awards to those engaged in agriculture, in particular recognising the service of individual employees; • Working in partnership with other bodies to assist in the promotion of the agricultural sector; • The promotion of the arts by
maintaining the facilities and services at the complex to enable the venue to host a range of cultural and sporting events. • Preservation of the iconic King's Hall, which is listed with the N.I. Environment Agency. • Making its facilities and resources available for utilisation by other charitable bodies. The Society organises the Royal Ulster Winter Fair, which is the premier indoor event in the dairy sector. The standard of livestock at the event is judged to be excellent. The trade stands specifically aimed at the dairy industry showcased their products to the sector. The trade stand revenue that the Society obtains offsets some of the costs associated with organising livestock competitions. The Seminar Suite which hosts a range of sector specific educational seminars. The showmanship classes continue to be a successful addition to the Winter Fair timetable and encourage young people to become involved in showing livestock and developing the necessary husbandry skills. The Society also organises the Balmoral Show. Within the food village with over 60 local producers, supermarkets and independent retailers collectively demonstrate the route to market for agri-produce. Over 600 livestock classes are presented during the Show. Again, the revenue generated from trade stands and sponsors is utilised to offset some of the costs incurred in livestock competitions and demonstrations. The Schools Trail encourages primary school children to learn about the agricultural sector through an engaging and entertaining programme. Sheep-shearing competitions and demonstrations showcase the participants' skills and expertise.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
- The advancement of animal welfare
Who the charity helps
- General public
How the charity works
- Animal welfare
- Economic development
- Education/training
- Environment/sustainable development/conservation
- General charitable purposes
- Rural development
