British Eventing Support Trust

Also known as: Becf, The British Eventing Charitable Foundation

Provides invaluable support for injured event riders and to improve the safety and well being of the people at the heart of the sport. The trust aims to help riders through difficult times, whether that be recovering from an eventing accident or coping with mental health challenges.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£311,250

Latest Expenditure

£244,848

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 28.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 59.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 40.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £228,178

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £276,236

Investments £0

Other Income £3,954

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £146,257

Raising Funds £99,106

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£311,250	£244,848				0 / 0
2024	£508,368	£245,363	£146,257	£671,550	£663,419	2 / 0
2023	£329,622	£195,023				0 / 0
2022	£261,616	£70,075				0 / 0
2021	£500	£2,238				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Eventing Support Trust

What does British Eventing Support Trust do?

How much income did British Eventing Support Trust report in 2025?

British Eventing Support Trust reported total income of £311k and reported expenditure of £245k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was British Eventing Support Trust registered as a charity?

British Eventing Support Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 June 2014 as charity number 1157610. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs British Eventing Support Trust?

British Eventing Support Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian David Stark. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Eventing Support Trust operate?

British Eventing Support Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is British Eventing Support Trust a registered charity?

Yes — British Eventing Support Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157610.