Animals Charities That specialise in Horses
Discover 482 Animals charities that specialise in horses. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Racehorse Relief
AnimalsThe charity helps people who are struggling to care for ex-racehorses. We do this through support and education and, where this is not sufficient, we take in these horses for retraining and rehoming.
Windsor Horse Rangers Limited
AnimalsEnhancing Life Skills through Horse Skills
Larkrise Community Farm
Animals, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareEducation of local people and those with a learning or physical disability or who are socially or economically disadvantaged in agriculture and animal welfare, including education in farming, horticulture, conservation, basic maths, and communication skills and training in horse riding, including carriage driving and horsemanship. Registered for Riding for the Disabled.
Sport Horse Breeding Of Great Britain
Animals, LeisureSPORT HORSE BREEDING OF GREAT BRITAIN IS A REGISTERED CHARITY WHOSE OBJECTIVES ARE TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE THE BREEDING OF THE BRITISH SPORT HORSE.
Animal Welfare Of Luxor
Animals, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareAWOL fundraises inthe UK to provide free veterinary treatment for donkeys, horses, dogs, cats and camels in poor non-tourist villages on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor, Egypt. AWOL also provides free equine tack, dog collars and education about better animal care.
The Mills Equus Trust
AnimalsThe relief of suffering and distress of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules which are in need of care and attention and in particular to provide for the establishment and maintenance of facilities for the care and protection of such old, retired, sick, ill-treated, unwanted or abandoned animals.
Horse And Bamboo Theatre
Animals, Arts, Charitable activitiesThe promotion of public education and the encouragement of the arts through the visual and performance arts. It achieves its charitable objectives through its principal activities. Horse + Bamboo exists to pursue excellence in visual theatre and related activities and to take innovative theatre to sections of the community who may not easily access it.
A.w.l.n. Foals And Horses Sanctuary
Animals, Charitable activities, HousingTo relieve the suffering of horses, foals and ponies and in particular to provide and maintain a sanctuary for such unwanted animals and treat the sick or ill. To provide a good quality of life for our charges, and develop a role for them within the community, for the benefit of the wider public. We have a policy, where appropriate, to re-home suitable horses or ponies.
Longlands
Animals, Beneficiary group, HealthLonglands offers alternative educational provision and mental health support to vulnerable young people within the therapeutic setting of an organic livestock farm on the border of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Students study for qualifications in animal care, equine and land-based studies all within the context of meaningful work and alongside skilled and qualified tutors.
The Stables Horse Activity Centre
AnimalsThis centre is for people with or without disabilities, with integration being central to the project. The horse is a good medium for people regardless of ability, allowing the opportunity to develop self-esteem through looking after the horse alongside promoting physical health through riding the horse.
Hopton Rehab & Homing Centre
Animals, Social welfareTo promote humane behaviour towards horses by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for those which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances, through the provision of facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals and the rehoming of them.
Lambourn Valley Housing Trust
Animals, Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareThe principal activity of the charity is to relieve poverty among persons employed, or formerly employed or active in the horse racing industry (together with their wives, widows and dependent children) in particular by the provision of housing.
Horses For Wellbeing CIO
Animals, Beneficiary groupHorses for Wellbeing supports the emotional, social and educational growth of young people in Gloucestershire. Our programme pairs children and young people with horses to improve emotional wellbeing, help build confidence, trust and life skills through therapeutic interactions.
Stella Hancock Driving Group Riding For The Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving
Animals, Beneficiary groupWe provide horse and carriage driving for disabled people to enable them to engage in both pleasure and competitive carriage driving under Riding for the Disabled Association rules
Together For Animals
Animals, Charity and VCS support, HousingThe principal activity of the Charity is to raise funds, primarily through payroll giving, to help animals in need. The funds are given equally to the four member Charities. These are - Blue Cross, Mayhew Animal Home, SPANA and World Horse Welfare.
Shy Lowen Horse And Pony Sanctuary
Animals, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe provide safe haven, care and rehabilitation for equines in need. Horses and ponies are rehomed on a permanent loan basis when health is restored and their rehabilitation is complete. Those who don't reach a level fitness to be rehomed are cared for by us and are available to the public for sponsorship. We have a strong focus on education and incorporate a team of young people aged from 11.
Leybourne Grange Riding Centre For The Disabled
Animals, Beneficiary group, LeisureRecreational and occupational therapy, through contact with and riding horses. Particularly aimed at anyone with any disability.
Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship CIO
AnimalsSirona Therapeutic Horsemanship provides equine-assisted therapeutic and educational activities that may also involve other animals to those with physical, mental, social or emotional disabilities or disadvantages.
Margaret Haes Riding Centre LTD
Animals, Beneficiary groupThe main purpose of the Riding Centre is to enable people with disabilities to experience the enjoyment, challenge and a sense of achievement, through participation in equestrian activities in an inclusive and integrated environment. That has been the social mission of the Riding Centre for over 50 years. Horses touch the lives of people, helping them to heal, to embrace the new and the possible
The Arab Horse Society
AnimalsTo preserve & improve the standard of horses & ponies in GB and to prevent cruelty.
Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue
Animals, HousingPROVISION OF A RESCUE HOME FOR MINIATURE SHETLAND PONIES WHICH HAVE BEEN NEGLECTED, ABUSED OR ABANDONED. MUNCHKINS PROVIDES A RECEPTION CENTRE AND FURTHER FACILITIES FOR SUCH PONIES. WE SEEK TO REHOME PONIES WHERE POSSIBLE ON A LONG-TERM FOSTER BASIS OR TO PROVIDE A HOME FOR LIFE WHERE THIS IS NOT APPROPRIATE.
Red Horse Foundation CIO
AnimalsTeam Tutsham Charitable Trust
Animals, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareIn Kent and the South East there are thousands of disadvantaged children from different backgrounds who would benefit from the opportunity to step away from their day to day lives and experience a more rural lifestyle, learning skills such as horse care and riding whilst developing, networking and social skills and all the benefits this encompasses, both for their current happiness and life.
Beaufort Cottage Educational Trust
Animals, EducationTo further the education of all those involved in the ownership and care of horses to the intent that all those involved should have access to details of the best veterinary and management practices that are conducive to the welfare of the horses concerned. This is achieved by providing support of appropriate seminars through sponsorship, travel bursaries, and individual educational bursaries.
The Alkham Valley Community Project And Therapeutic Riding Centre
Animals, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareProviding therapeutic horse riding, carriage driving and educational activities for disabled and disadvantaged adults and children. Promoting community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities to learn skills relating to horse riding, carriage driving.Promoting the objects of the Riding for the Disabled Association including carriage driving (charity number 244108)
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.