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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Here4horses
AnimalsWe are a charity based in the North of England primarily focusing on Equine rescue and rehabilitation, and tackling welfare issues. The horse crisis in the UK in recent years has seen massive over-breeding of low value animals and a subsequent huge spike in the number of starved, diseased, neglected and abandoned horses and ponies, needing urgent help from charities.
Lluest Horse And Pony Trust
Animals, Charity and VCS support, HousingHosting and attending public events we are able to advance the placing of our suitable equines in approved loan homes, promote our fundraising Adopt a Pony Scheme, attract volunteers and educate the public on responsible horse ownership.
Erme Valley Riding For The Disabled LTD
Animals, Beneficiary groupProviding horse riding for physical and mental therapy for children and adults with a wide variety of disabilities
Riding For Disabled Association Abingdon Limited
AnimalsTo improve the health of disabled people of all ages through the provision of horse and pony riding lessons.
Wharfedale Agricultural Society
Animals, Economic and community developmentWharfedale Agricultural Society promotes Farming and Agriculture at Otley Show, held annually in May. Exhibits include Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Dogs, Poultry, Rabbits, Produce, Handicrafts & Young Farmers Classes. Otley Show is the oldest one day Agricultural Show in the Country, established in 1796. The average attendance is between 10 - 13,000 visitors on the day.
World Arabian Horse Organization
Animals, Heritage, ResearchTo promote public interest in and the science of the breeding of Arabian horses; to advance education for the benefit of the public about horses, horse welfare and Arabian horses in particular; to promote and facilitate the acquisition and distribution of knowledge in all countries of the history, care and treatment of the Arabian breed.
The Fforest Uchaf Horse And Pony Rehabilitation Centre Charitable Trust
AnimalsWe are a small group who provide rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary for needy horses & ponies with our meagre resources.
Moo-Haven
AnimalsRescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of horses and ponies. Rehoming also offered to small animals.
The International Equine Reproduction Trust
AnimalsOrganises International Symposium on Equine Reproduction
Horsley, Bookham And Leatherhead Rda
Animals, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportProvides facilities to benefit children and young adults from 4 years old with mental and physical disabilities by having regular contact with horses, with the assistance of our coaches and volunteers. All sessions take place at Badgers Farm, Effingham, Surrey, giving weekly rides, and includes those suffering from Autism, Downs' Syndrome, Spina Bifida and Dyspraxia.
The Horse Rangers Association (harwich) Limited
Animals, Beneficiary groupThe Horse Rangers Association (Harwich) Ltd is a uniformed voluntary youth movement with horses. Members of the association meet weekly on Saturdays and Sundays.
Driffield Agricultural Society
Animals, Arts, Economic and community development, EducationDriffield Show includes Wheat to Bread Young Growers Honey Show Rural Craft Demo Heavy horse demo Farrier demo ERYC Waste / Recyling Food theatre Livestock sec Equine sec Society mar Countryside area. Driffield Farmers Markets School farm blog site. Members Evening. Training events.
Equilore
Animals, Beneficiary group, HealthEquilore provides Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) to children (7 onwards), young people and adults who are faced with mental health challenges. In our sessions clients work with the horses from the ground. EFP is particularly helpful when talking therapy has failed because of the psychology and non verbal nature of horses. Equilore is based in Launton, Oxfordshire.
Minsterley Show Society
Animals, Arts, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareTo organise an annual agricultural/horticultural/horse show for the people of Minsterley and surrounding area which promotes farming and its associated crafts. To arrange social events to support the above financially, and involve the local community in the shows patronage.
East Liverpool Riding For The Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving
Animals, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportEast Liverpool RDA covers Merseyside, St Helens Widnes and Warrington. We are run solely by volunteers and funded by donations and grants. We offer opportunities for children and adults with physical and learning disabilities to experience horse care and therapeutic horse riding and contact sessions. Our aim is to provide therapy through contact and horse-riding. We are run solely volunteers.
The Irish Draught Horse Society (great Britain)
AnimalsTo preserve and improve the Irish draught horse and to promote and maintain high standards of breeding, conformation, quality and soundness.
The Healing Horse Sanctuary
Animals, Beneficiary group, HousingWe are a safe haven for rescued horses, ponies and other small animals who have been neglected, ill , homeless etc and need help & safetyWe provide a nature based safe space for all adults, children and animals to come together. We offer equine therapy, experiences & events to help support mental and emotional well being for all in the community. We provide educational & training opportunities
The White Horse Project
Animals, Beneficiary groupThe charity aims to act as a resource for young people in the area of Rossendale, primarily Whitewell ward. Inspired by Christian faith we provide advice and assistance and organise programmes of physical, educational and other activities. We aim to create a safe environment for young people where they can reach their full potential, allowing them to build a better future for themselves.
Cranleigh And South Eastern Agricultural Society
Animals, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentTo promote, maintain, improve and advance agriculture, to promote good farming and the advancement of the breeding and rearing of lviestock, poultry and horses and to foster and maintain the education of the public and its interest and awarenessin agricultural industry generally.
The Mill House Animal Sanctuary
Animals, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe care and protection of animals, and in particular horses, who are in need of care and attention by reason of old age, sickness, maltreatment, neglect, poor circumstances, or other similar causes deemed worthy by the Trustees.
The Shetland Pony Welfare Trust
Animals, Social careTo relieve the suffering of Shetland and Shetland type ponies and other breeds of Equine.Rescue and rehabilitation of Shetland Ponies and there sometimes much larger companions.To educate the public in all matters concerning Equine Welfare.To rehome ponies wherever possible on a foster care basis.
Newbury Riding For The Disabled Limited
Animals, Beneficiary group, EducationTo provide horse riding lessons as a therapy to disabled children and young people for the benefit and improvement of their wellbeing. The charity operates a riding stable in Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire for the sole use of disabled riders. Weekly riding lessons are provided to children from special needs schools and units from Newbury and the surrounding area of West Berkshire.
Cecil's Horse Sanctuary
Animals, HousingFor the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of equines, who may be old, neglected, abandoned or otherwise, in need of care and attention, and in particular to provide and maintain rescue homes and other facilities for the homing, care and treatment of such equines.
Horse Rescue Fund
Animals, Charitable activities, Heritage, HousingThe Horse Rescue Fund aims to prevent and relieve cruelty to horses, ponies and donkeys, to protect them from unnecessary suffering and to advance the education of the public in their proper care and treatment. To this end we rescue any neglected or badly treated equines, restore them to full health and carry out all necessary rehabilitation to enable us to place them on loan in approved homes.
The New Forest Pony Breeding And Cattle Society
Animals, ArtsHold and update the New Forest Pony Stud Book, promote pedigree and part bred New Forest Ponies here and around the world. Hold an Annual Breed Show and Stallion Show for New Forest ponies, Educate the public about New Forest ponies.
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.