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Horses AN104

Horses is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Animals category.

604 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.30% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

\b(horses?|equine|dressage|(pon(y|ies)+)|horsemanship)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 210 0.28%
£10k - £100k 203 0.30%
£100k - £250k 74 0.36%
£250k - £500k 33 0.34%
£500k - £1m 25 0.41%
£1m - £10m 19 0.22%
Over £10m 10 0.49%
Total 574 0.30%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 529 0.31%
oscr 53 0.21%
ccni 22 0.31%
Total 604 0.30%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
The Odyssey Trust Company Limited [Charity number: NI100113]
Purpose 1: The construction (completed in 2001), ongoing maintenance, revenue and capital funding for an interactive science centre (known as w5) at Queens Quay in Belfast. The facility includes 3 floors of permanent exhibits, space for temporary exhibitions, laboratories for use by schools/groups, state of the art lecture theatre and meeting rooms. Space is allocated for specialist education and demonstration staff in addition to operations and administrative employees. The day to day management of the Science Centre is by Whowhatwherewhenwhy(w5) by way of a lease. W5 is a charity with related objects and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Odyssey Trust. The facility is open 362 days per year to the general public. In 2012/13 w5 catered for 302,452 visitors (including outreach) including 48,958 in formal education groups. Purpose 2: The construction (completed in 2000), ongoing maintenance, revenue and capital funding for a 10,000 seat multipurpose indoor arena (known as the Odyssey Arena) at Queens Quay Belfast. The facility caters for a wide range of events including concerts, family shows, theatre style shows and sports events. Sports events include Ice Hockey, Athletics, Basket Ball, Horse of the year show, indoor football, arenacross, darts, boxing, wrestling and the recent World Police and Fire games. Formats of the Arena cater for audiences of 2,500 up to 10,800. The Arena is managed under an operation contract on a day to day basis by SMG, an international arena operator. In the year 2012/13 the Arena audiences totalled 626,868 through 117 events.
£21,182,232
THE BROOKE HOSPITAL FOR ANIMALS [Charity number: 1085760]
Since it was founded in 1934, the Brooke has helped to relieve the suffering of millions of working horses, donkeys and mules and improved the livelihoods of the countless people who depend upon them. The Brooke provides veterinary services in some of the world's poorest communities, treating animals and training animal-owners in countries including Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Kenya and Pakistan.
£20,283,174
CHATSWORTH HOUSE TRUST [Charity number: 511149]
Opening the House and gardens and part at Chatsworth every day from mid March to Christmas.Holding various events and exhibitions.Offering educational programmes for school visits and self-led activities. Holding an annual Country Fair.Holding international horse trials and other sporting events. Allowing use of grounds and buildings for other charity activities.
£17,406,605
WORLD HORSE WELFARE [Charity number: 206658]
Charity exists to promote horse welfare. In UK through rehabilitation centres where horses can be returned to health ; Field Officers investigate welfare concerns and give advice.Overseas by working with communities and local bodies to provide equine and other skills to help working horses.Internationally by campaigning for improved welfare and an end to long distance transport for slaughter
£16,471,000
World Horse Welfare [Charity number: SC038384]
The protection and rehabilitation of equines in the United Kingdom and Overseas
£16,471,000
THE BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY [Charity number: 210504]
The British Horse Society works for horses and riders in the UK and abroad. Focusing on horse welfare, horse and rider safety, access and rights of way, training and approving livery yards and riding schools. The Society promotes community participation in healthy recreation involving the horse, at both competition and grass roots level.
£15,202,000
The British Horse Society [Charity number: SC038516]
(1) To promote and advance the education, training and safety of the public in all matters relating to the horse. (2) To promote the use, breeding, well-being, safety, environment, health and management of the horse for the public benefit. (3) To promote community participation in healthy recreation involving the horse. (4) To promote and facilitate the prevention of cruelty, neglect or harm to horses and to promote the relief, safety, sanctuary, rescue and welfare of horses in need of care, attention and assistance. (5) To promote and secure the provision, protection and preservation of rights of way and of access for ridden and driven horses over public roads, highways, footpaths, bridleways, carriageways, public paths and other land. Horses for the purpose of the objects means any member of the family Equidae.
£15,202,000
REDWINGS HORSE SANCTUARY [Charity number: 1068911]
Redwings operates sanctuaries and rehoming across England, Scotland and Wales. Our primary purpose is to provide and promote the welfare, protection and care of horses, ponies donkeys and mules that have suffered from maltreatment, neglect or poor circumstances, through rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary care, and by educating people
£13,335,673
Redwings Horse Sanctuary [Charity number: SC045070]
3.1 For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules which have suffered from maltreatment, neglect or poor circumstances. 3.2 To advance the education of the public in matters pertaining to the welfare of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among such animals.
£13,335,673
THE PONY CLUB [Charity number: 1050146]
To encourage young people to ride and to enjoy all kinds of sport connected with ponies and riding. To give instruction in riding and in all matters relating to ponies and riding and to provide education in looking after and taking proper care of animals. To promote the highest ideals of sportsmanship, citizenship and loyalty to create strength of character and self-discipline.
£12,500,150

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
MID DERBYSHIRE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1074106]
Provides horse riding for disabled children/young adultsheight and weight limits apply
£2,559
HEART RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1183846]
HEART RDA operates from Meadow Bank Stables, Upton Bishop, Nr Ross on Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7UJ. We offer a range of 1-to-1 high impact equine interventions, RDA Carriage Driving Sessions and rural crafts/therapies on our 20 acre premises. Our horses are specially trained following the parelli natural horsemanship programme and our key personnel are highly qualified and experienced.
£20,800
Belvoir ASD Family Support Group [Charity number: NI107258]
The organisation provides a morning support group for families to seek assistance with social security agency issues, the statementing process within the education system and recreational benefits and access available to disabled children and their carers. The organisation provides 2 age group youth clubs per week which has visiting bodies e.g Jumpin clay, small farm animals etc , craft activities and trips to such places as W5, Dundonald Ice Bowl, swimming, trampolining and horse riding. The organisation has assisted in the fees associated with aiding parents/carers with training relevant to the needs of their children. The organisation maintains strong ties with local MLAs, schools and local community groups to promote the advancement of community development.
£4,663
WIRRAL AND CHESTER RIDING FOR THE DISABLED [Charity number: 1100992]
Providing and coordinating facilities by way of financial support and volunteer helpers assistance to enable persons with learning difficulties and/or special needs to enjoy the benefits of horse riding.
£10,887
CASPIAN HORSE SOCIETY [Charity number: 1076026]
The charity promotes the Caspian Horse to the general Public.We also look into the welfare of any Caspians that are referred to the Society by the RSPCA or any other animal welfare organizations.
£2,099
WEST CUMBRIA GROUP RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1074113]
Riding and horse care for the disabled.
£3,693
One Equine Trust [Charity number: NI108890]
None
ETAL GROUP RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1074133]
Horse riding for mentally and physicaly disabled in a controlled enviroment.
£4,611
HIGH HOPES RIDING FOR THE DISABLED GROUP [Charity number: 1074146]
Horse Riding lessons for children and adults with all types of disabilities, all year round.
£20,736
THE ARAB HORSE SOCIETY [Charity number: 213366]
To preserve & improve the standard of horses & ponies in GB and to prevent cruelty.
£222,875