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Colchester Garrison Group Riding For The Disabled Association

MEMBER GROUP OF THE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION PROVIDING REMEDIAL EXERCISE AND CONFIDENCE BUILDING TO DISABLED CHILDREN FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS BY MEANS OF WEEKLY RIDING LESSONS ON HORSEBACK UNDER QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS AT AN INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL.

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Activities & Mission

MEMBER GROUP OF THE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION PROVIDING REMEDIAL EXERCISE AND CONFIDENCE BUILDING TO DISABLED CHILDREN FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS BY MEANS OF WEEKLY RIDING LESSONS ON HORSEBACK UNDER QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS AT AN INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£9,820
Latest Expenditure
£3,265

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 33.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 33.2%
Expenditure as % of income

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2022 — Colchester Garrison Group Riding for the Disabled Association (organisation 3959544)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£9,820
£3,2650 / 30
2024
£16,530
£22,4720 / 22
2023
£3,902
£2,4500 / 32
2022
£3,770
£6,7040 / 30
2021
£1,573
£3,3330 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Colchester Garrison Group Riding For The Disabled Association

What does Colchester Garrison Group Riding For The Disabled Association do?

MEMBER GROUP OF THE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION PROVIDING REMEDIAL EXERCISE AND CONFIDENCE BUILDING TO DISABLED CHILDREN FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS BY MEANS OF WEEKLY RIDING LESSONS ON HORSEBACK UNDER QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS AT AN INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL.

How much income did Colchester Garrison Group Riding For The Disabled Association report in 2025?

Colchester Garrison Group Riding For The Disabled Association reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £3k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Colchester Garrison Group Riding For The Disabled Association registered as a charity?

Colchester Garrison Group Riding For The Disabled Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 May 2019 as charity number 1183361. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Colchester Garrison Group Riding For The Disabled Association?

Colchester Garrison Group Riding For The Disabled Association is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian Donald Herries Gibbs. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Colchester Garrison Group Riding For The Disabled Association operate?

Colchester Garrison Group Riding For The Disabled Association operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Colchester Garrison Group Riding For The Disabled Association a registered charity?

Yes — Colchester Garrison Group Riding For The Disabled Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183361.

Details

Address
FLETCHERS FARM
RAMS FARM ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
CO6 3NT
Registration Date
10 May 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5141853
Charity Number
1183361

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Trustees

Ian Donald Herries Gibbs Chair
CAROL HIPKIN
HENRIETTA DRAKE
Jane Smith
Laura Jane Banning
Linda Betchley
Marie-Louise Wells
Also governs 2 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

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