BATA Helps Secure Future of Malton Show
The immediate future of the historic Malton Show has been secured after AmotherbyÂbased, farmer cooperative BATA, answered the call for support.
The Malton Show has been an annual fixture in the local agricultural calendar since the 1870s, but its committee had to make the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 show.
The popular event, which features livestock, vintage machinery and sheep dog trials among other attractions, is run completely by volunteers.
Traditionally held on the last weekend in June, the show has faced increasing challenges due to volunteers retiring, growing legislation and compliance matters and increasing operational costs to put the show on.
The headline sponsor support from BATA is a commitment of £10,000 per year for the next 3 years promises to breathe new life into the historic event and will see them become the show's headline sponsor. BATA will also provide logistical and marketing support for the committee.
Charlie Breese, trustee of the Malton Show charity commented:
"The support BATA are offering to Malton Show comes at a critical time, is invaluable and will help us to overcome a number of challenges faced by the show."
"Securing this vital sponsorship enables us to recruit a replacement for our retiring secretary, as well as take a new look approach to how the show runs and how it is managed in the future."
The show is run by the trustees of a charitable organisation, supported by a number of volunteers who help to bring the event together. Funding is provided by several regular sponsors, entry fees and ticket revenue from visitors.
Stephen Greenfield, Chairman of BATA commented:
''As an organisation rooted in the local agricultural community, we are pleased to commit to on-going sponsorship over the next 3 years and to be able to provide support for the committee and volunteers that make the Malton Show so special."
"We look forward to working with the Malton Show team, old and new and to helping to ensure this much loved event is once again a major feature of the local community summer calendar."
Anyone keen to get involved with the show committee is asked to make contact using the show email office@maltonshow.org.
Malton Agricultural Soc., Show. Sheep Dog Trial.
Sunday 28th. June 9.30 am High Farm, Crosscliffe, Langdale End Scarborough YO13 0LN
Field entry. Contact William Young 01723 882 434
All dogs to be booked in by 2pm
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Thank you for your valuable assistance. Your expertise and willingness to help is greatly appreciated in achieving this outcome, we as a show are truly great full for your support.
