The Royal Bath & West of England Society

The Society was founded in 1777 in Bath by a group of philanthropists led by Edmund Rack. We are a registered charity organisation (Registered Charity Number 1039397).

The Society was formed with the aims of encouraging agriculture, arts, manufacture and commerce.
Our charitable activities provide:

• Agriculture, veterinary, educational and art scholarships.

• Technical events and Seminars

• Practical farming advice and conferences

• Countryside Education

• Diversification advice for farmers

• Education for children

• A market place for countryside products

• Plus all the events run by the Society and the Bath & West Trading Company