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Chigwell Riding Trust For Special Needs

Also known as: Pony Riding for the Disabled Trust, Pony Riding Trust for the Disabled

The provision of horse and pony riding to people with special needs

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Activities & Mission

The provision of horse and pony riding to people with special needs

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£556,928
Latest Expenditure
£346,469

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 43.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 22% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 69.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 12% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 30.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 14% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £295,190
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £202,099
Investments £59,639
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £242,323
Raising Funds £85,319
Governance £18,680
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £18,827

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£556,928
£346,469£242,323£3,079,050£07 / 100
2024
£240,698
£344,4350 / 120
2023
£245,466
£335,1220 / 120
2022
£372,877
£322,2990 / 120
2021
£218,261
£285,4370 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Chigwell Riding Trust For Special Needs

What does Chigwell Riding Trust For Special Needs do?

The provision of horse and pony riding to people with special needs

How much income did Chigwell Riding Trust For Special Needs report in 2025?

Chigwell Riding Trust For Special Needs reported total income of £557k and reported expenditure of £346k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Chigwell Riding Trust For Special Needs?

Chigwell Riding Trust For Special Needs has a program ratio of 43.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Chigwell Riding Trust For Special Needs registered as a charity?

Chigwell Riding Trust For Special Needs was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 May 1963 as charity number 212644. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Chigwell Riding Trust For Special Needs?

Chigwell Riding Trust For Special Needs is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Fran Maskell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Chigwell Riding Trust For Special Needs operate?

Chigwell Riding Trust For Special Needs operates across 3 areas: Barking And Dagenham, Essex and Redbridge.

Is Chigwell Riding Trust For Special Needs a registered charity?

Yes — Chigwell Riding Trust For Special Needs is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212644.

Details

Address
Chigwell Riding Trust
Grange Farm Lane
CHIGWELL
Essex
IG7 6FB
Registration Date
5 May 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
212644
Charity Number
212644

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Trustees

Fran Maskell Chair
Dr JOANNA ELIZABETH THOMAS
Emma Jane Padfield
JOHN WOODCOCK
Richard Pohl
Sally Ann Crone
Sophie Lingfield

Sectors & Classifications

Animals Beneficiary group

Also Known As

  • Pony Riding for the Disabled Trust
  • Pony Riding Trust for the Disabled

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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