Animals Charities That specialise in Horses
Discover 482 Animals charities that specialise in horses. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
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Calon Riding For The Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving
Animals, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Social welfareProvides horse riding, equestrian vaulting and opportunities to socialise in a supportive environment to people with disabilities, mental health conditions and children living in care. We also offer volunteering and educational opportunities, such as equine related qualifications and awards, and opportunities to be out in the open air and countryside.
Mawdesley Equine And People Trust
AnimalsHorse & Pony Welfare, Assessment & Therapy;Education & training of the public relating to the care & welfare of equines;Promotion of health benefits of contact with equines to relieve stress & illness;Provision of access to the public at large and facilities to promote the above activities.
Northcote Heavy Horse Centre
Animals, HousingThe Centre is a small Charity providing a home and care primarily for horses with special needs. This criteria is controlled by the facts concerning the animal in question, its location and circumstances. No animal though can be accommodated unless there is sufficient room or care facilities for that animal at the Centre. The Centre cares for other animals in need if the circumstances permit.
Friends Of The Dartmoor Hill Pony
Animals, AssociationsPromotion, welfare and protection of the DARTMOOR HILL PONY. Increasing the public awareness through education. Maintaining the bio diversity of the moor and protecting the ponies future. Improving pony health and fertility management. Leading to better managed and more productive commons.
Helen Atkin Group Riding For The Disabled Association
Animals, Beneficiary groupThe provision to disabled children and adults, of instruction and practice in horse riding and carriage driving
Blackmore Vale Rda
Animals, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportBlackmore 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
Barnfield Riding For The Disabled Association
Animals, Beneficiary groupWe subsidise adults and children with disabilities to have horse riding therapy lessons
Devon Healing Horsemanship
AnimalsWe provide horse-powered interventions for those for whom talk-based therapies and services are not working. We provide well-evidenced equine-assisted services on an individual and group basis, by referral only. We also conduct workshops in non-verbal strategies for managing emotions.
Jackie Claringbould Inspiring People Through Horses
Animals, Beneficiary group, HealthWe are providing group Equine Assisted Therapy and individual Equine Facilitated Learning. Our current participants are young people who are either SEN, SEMH or have a care order and adults with mental health difficulties. We also offer therapeutic riding.
Greenwood Riding For The Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving
Animals, Beneficiary groupExercise, Therapy, Fun by providing disabled children and young people with opportunities to horse-ride or carriage drive to benefit their health and well-being. We aim to make horse-riding available, whatever their physical, sensory, or learning impairment and whatever their financial circumstances. Based in Nottinghamshire.
The American Quarter Horse Association UK Limited
Animals, Beneficiary group, LeisureThis company is membership based and actively promotes Horse Sport and recreational activities with emphasis on training our Youth to compete Internationally e.g. Europe and U.S.A. These youth events are held annually. We also make donations to horse related charities e.g. Animal Health Trust.
Mottram And District Agricultural Society
Animals, Economic and community developmentTwo agricultural shows held each year May & August - Weather permitting. Attendance 4,000 plus. May show includes gymkhana, dog show, trade fair plus attractions. August show includes horses, cattle, sheep, dogs, trade fair & attractions. All helping to raise public awareness & interest in local agriculture.No shows held in 2020, 2021 due to Covid 19. No shows 2022 as moved to new showground.
Penny Ha'penny Horse And Pony Rescue
Animals, Beneficiary group, HealthOur aims include relieving the suffering of horses and ponies in need of care and attention and to relieve disabled people or terminally ill children by the provision of a horse or pony fostering scheme to enjoy the benefits of owning a horse or pony on a temporary basis.
Friends Of Richard Cloudesley School
Animals, Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationSupport of children with physical disabilities and their families. To provide extra curricular services (therapy sessions, horse riding, etc...) to the children of Richard Cloudesley School.
Pegasus Rda
Animals, Beneficiary groupHorse riding for children and adults with disabilities in Carrington, Trafford.
The Laminitis Trust
AnimalsTo fund research into the causes and mechanisms of equine laminitis.
Bank Farm Rda Limited
Animals, Beneficiary groupTo provide pony riding and carriage driving for disabled people of all ages in the Chesham area of Buckinghamshire. To promote the objects of the Riding for the Disabled Association (Charity 244108) in the Chesham area.
Shires Holt
AnimalsTo rescue, rehabilitate equines in need or to ease the suffering of a person/s who through medical or other circumstances is unable to care for their equines, to ease the suffering of the public. To rehabilitate those equines and where possible rehome into domestic use or to enter conservation grazing herds to assist in preserving the environment for the benefit of the general public.
Essex Bridleways Association
AnimalsTo protect, preserve, improve, promote and develop the network of equestrian rights of way for the benefit of the horse riding public so that their conditions of life may be improved.
The Next Chapter Horse Rescue
Animals, HousingRelieve suffering of horses and ponies in need of care and attention in the Leicestershire area in particular, and provide and maintain safe rescue homes and facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals.
Interaktive
Animals, Beneficiary group, LeisureCurrent activities for children with autistic spectrum disorder and their families: summer and Easter holiday playschemes and a year-round programme of events including trampolining, climbing, swimming, bowling, ice-skating, horse riding, and annual summer picnic and Christmas party. Conference for parents and local professionals.
International Society For Equitation Science
Animals, ResearchThe Mission of ISES is to promote and encourage the application of objective research and advanced practice which will ultimately improve the welfare of horses in their associations with humans.
Cleethorpes And Grimsby Riding For The Disabled Association
Animals, Beneficiary groupHorse riding for disabled children and adults, operating two mornings a week from Cottagers Plot Equestrian Centre, Laceby, Grimsby
Carers Anonymous Animal Refuge Sanctuary
Animals, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareTo relieve & prevent suffering & distress in animals., particularly dogs, cats, horses, ponies,goats & domestic fowl & other such creatures in need of care & attention, rescue, sanctuary or re-homing by provision of such services as the charity shall from time to time decide.To advance public education in matters concerning animal welfare and aid.
Roleystone Horse And Pony Sanctuary
Animals, Social welfareTo promote humane behaviour towards equines; by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for equines which are in need of care and attention by reasoning of sickness, maltreatment poor circumstances or ill usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining to equine welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among equines.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many horses animals charities are there in the UK?
There are 482 registered horses animals charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the horses animals charities by income?
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is the largest by latest reported annual income (£156.4m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of horses animals charities?
Horses animals charities reported a combined annual income of £1.1bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for horses animals charities?
Across all horses animals charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 73.9%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of horses animals charities?
Horses animals charities have an average annual income of £647k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.