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Ross Shire, Scotland Reg: SC022355 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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38
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
38/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Black Isle Farmers' Society

The Society exists to promote the Interests of Agriculture and meets regularly throughout the year. In addition, the Society holds its Presentation of Show Trophies in November, a Ploughing Match in February and as the main event of the year, The Annual Black Isle Show on the first Thursday in August. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the advancement of animal welfare' The company's objects are: 3.1 To advance education of the general public in relation to agricultural and rural matters and to promote for the benefit of the public the interests of the agricultural and farming communities.

Founded
Headquarters
Ross Shire, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 38
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2024 · oscr (FY2024)
£1.00
Program£1.00
Fundraising£0.00
100% to programs beats the peer average (98%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Black Isle Farmers' Society with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including OSCR.

  • Established in 1836, it is among the oldest education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 38 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a contact email (present for 81% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Black Isle Farmers' Society is a registered education nonprofit based in Ross Shire, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1836 and has been operating for 190 years. Its registration number is SC022355. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 38/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £592K in annual revenue.

Black Isle Farmers' Society's official registration number is SC022355, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Black Isle Farmers' Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 38 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Black Isle Farmers' Society is located in Ross Shire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1836 and has been active for 190 years.

Based on official tax filings, Black Isle Farmers' Society has £592K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 0%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Black Isle Farmers' Society is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £592K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Black Isle Farmers' Society is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 98%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Society exists to promote the Interests of Agriculture and meets regularly throughout the year. In addition, the Society holds its Presentation of Show Trophies in November, a Ploughing Match in February and as the main event of the year, The Annual Black Isle Show on the first Thursday in August. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the advancement of animal welfare' The company's objects are: 3.1 To advance education of the general public in relation to agricultural and rural matters and to promote for the benefit of the public the interests of the agricultural and... Black Isle Farmers' Society is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1836.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £592K is comparable to the peer average of £994K.

Black Isle Farmers' Society is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC022355.

You can verify Black Isle Farmers' Society in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact Black Isle Farmers' Society directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Black Isle Farmers' Society are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Black Isle Farmers' Society is based in Ross Shire in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Black Isle Farmers' Society was first registered in 1836, making it approximately 190 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
100% to programs
Source: oscr (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

In pictures: The Highlands' 186th Black Isle Show - BBC
Aug 2025
www.bbc.co.uk
Black Isle’s big day out has rich history - Inverness Courier
Aug 2025
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
Black Isle Show sponsor confirmed as 2025 plans revealed - Northern Times
Jun 2025
www.northern-times.co.uk
Black Isle Farmers Society bursary cash available for young Highland farming and agriculture hopefuls - Ross-shire Journ
Feb 2025
www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
‘Everything is planned to have one of the best Black Isle Shows ever’ - Ross-shire Journal
Jul 2024
www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk
Black Isle Show reveals its livestock judges - Press and Journal
May 2024
www.pressandjournal.co.uk
Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
'A proud day' - Society president praises volunteers after 'fantastic' Black Isle Show - Ross-shire Journal
Aug 2023
www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk
PICTURES: More images from this year's Black Isle Show 2023 - Ross-shire Journal
Aug 2023
www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk
Black Isle Show held as farming costs 'through the roof' - BBC
Aug 2023
www.bbc.com
BLACK ISLE SHOW: New top team looking ahead to a successful show - Inverness Courier
Jul 2023
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2021
OSCR
Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2020
OSCR

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1836
Not available · 5
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published

Methodology

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Quick facts about Black Isle Farmers' Society

What is Black Isle Farmers' Society?
Black Isle Farmers' Society is a education charitable company based in Ross Shire, United Kingdom. The Society exists to promote the Interests of Agriculture and meets regularly throughout the year. In addition, the Society holds its Presentation of Show Trophies in November, a Ploughing Match in February and as the main event of the year, The Annual Black Isle Show on the first Thursday in August. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the advancement of animal welfare' The company's objects are: 3.1 To advance education of the general public in relation to agricultural and rural matters and to promote for the benefit of the public the interests of the agricultural and farming communities.
When was Black Isle Farmers' Society founded?
Black Isle Farmers' Society was founded in 1836.
Where is Black Isle Farmers' Society located?
Headquartered in Ross Shire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Black Isle Farmers' Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Black Isle Farmers' Society trustworthy?
Black Isle Farmers' Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Black Isle Farmers' Society's registration number?
Registration: SC022355 (United Kingdom).
What is Black Isle Farmers' Society's website?
https://www.blackisleshow.info
Are donations to Black Isle Farmers' Society tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.