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

610 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 192 0.27%
£10k - £100k 216 0.31%
£100k - £250k 73 0.33%
£250k - £500k 37 0.34%
£500k - £1m 27 0.40%
£1m - £10m 23 0.26%
Over £10m 9 0.41%
Total 577 0.30%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 535 0.31%
oscr 54 0.22%
ccni 21 0.29%
Total 610 0.30%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
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.
£26,157,855
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.
£20,228,075
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.
£19,404,397
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.
£15,996,000
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.
£15,996,000
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
£14,836,275
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.
£14,836,275
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.
£13,530,907
THE WHITE HORSE CARE TRUST [Charity number: 900633]
The provision across Wiltshire and Swindon of bespoke support and accommodation for adults with learning and other physical disabilities including Residential, Nursing, Supported Living, Respite and Outreach services.
£10,205,332
World Horse Welfare [Charity number: SC038384]
The protection and rehabilitation of equines in the United Kingdom and Overseas
£9,944,000

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
THE BRITISH SPOTTED PONY SOCIETY LIMITED [Charity number: 1069437]
We aim to preserve, protect and improve the British Spotted Pony.We keep studbooks, foster interest in the breed. We encourage and promote the production of the British Spotted Pony for riding, driving and showing. We produce newsletters and have a website. We hold an annual show and we help & advise members on all aspects of keeping and breeding spotted ponies.
£19,580
SHETLAND RESCUE [Charity number: 514964]
THE RESCUE CARE AND WELFARE OF SICK, NEGLECTED OR ABANDONED HORSES AND PONIES.
£8,976
BLACKMORE VALE RDA [Charity number: 1136113]
Blackmore Vale Riding for the Disabled offers riding on real ponies and two mechanical horses at Cherrington Farm Cottage, North Cheriton, Somerset to disabled riders in N Dorset and S Somerset.Our riders range in age from 5-74 and have a range of disabilities. We have 6 accredited coach/instructors and a pool of 50 volunteers. We operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during term time
£82,912
The Wavertree Education Trust Limited [Charity number: 1111771]
The charity, based on the site of the National Stud in Newmarket supports educational courses for those interested in pursuing a career in the equine industry. It also enables, through the medium of grant aid, public visits at the stud allowing the public to be educated in horse husbandry.
£461,825
SAXON GROUP RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION INCORPORATING CARRIAGE DRIVING [Charity number: 1187766]
We provide theraputic horse riding for Adults and Children with physical or learning disabilities, including all autistic spectrum disorders. Horse riding provides opportunities for improved physical and mental well being through therapy, enjoyment, skill development and achievement. Saxon RDA specialises in riding, dressage, show jumping and endurance activities and is completely volunteer-run.
£33,839
DRAYTON YOUTH CENTRE [Charity number: 300147]
To provide financial grants to youth organisations and individuals in the parish of Drayton and the surrounding district. ( Drayton being in the Vale of White Horse District in the County of Oxfordshire )
£797
PEGASUS RDA [Charity number: 1171377]
Horse riding for children and adults with disabilities in Carrington, Trafford.
£32,952
HORSEWORLD TRUST [Charity number: 1121920]
Ensuring quality of life for horses ponies & donkeys by providing a healthy & secure future. Operating an effective rescue rehabilitation & rehoming programme actively promoting & encouranging responsible equine ownership. Supporting & working closely with local communities & organisations. Educating children with emotional behavioural & learning difficulties through our Discovery Programme.
£1,166,654
HEALING HOOVES DEVON [Charity number: 1172922]
Our MissionWithin the parish of Stoodleigh near Tiverton, Devon, is where we rescue ponies and train suitable ones to work with children and adults.The ponies must ultimately possess a calm and gentle nature, which is fundamental for equine assisted activities. Once trained the ponies are able to carry out their work in a number of settings, often with children in hospitals, schools and hospi
£56,976
HEADLEY RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1073639]
During school term times, qualified Instructors and Helpers (3 per pony and child) give half hour riding instruction to disabled children. Lessons are given once a week. On average six youngsters, male and female attend.
£70