Cotswold Riding For The Disabled
Also known as: Cotswold Riding for Disabled
Cotswold RDA is so much more than just a riding school. It is a supportive community of riders, families, carers, schools, colleges, trustees, volunteers, staff and our herd of very special ponies. Over 200 adults and children with a wide variety of physical disabilities and learning difficulties take part in riding and other equine based activities each week improving their health and wellbeing.
Activities & Mission
Cotswold RDA is so much more than just a riding school. It is a supportive community of riders, families, carers, schools, colleges, trustees, volunteers, staff and our herd of very special ponies. Over 200 adults and children with a wide variety of physical disabilities and learning difficulties take part in riding and other equine based activities each week improving their health and wellbeing.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £526,182 | £361,372 | £337,068 | £931,020 | £145,540 | 7 / 250 |
| 2024 | £321,431 | £345,016 | 0 / 167 | |||
| 2023 | £268,961 | £306,041 | 0 / 163 | |||
| 2022 | £400,948 | £251,444 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2021 | £282,120 | £221,823 | 0 / 190 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cotswold Riding For The Disabled
What does Cotswold Riding For The Disabled do?
Cotswold RDA is so much more than just a riding school. It is a supportive community of riders, families, carers, schools, colleges, trustees, volunteers, staff and our herd of very special ponies. Over 200 adults and children with a wide variety of physical disabilities and learning difficulties take part in riding and other equine based activities each week improving their health and wellbeing.
How much income did Cotswold Riding For The Disabled report in 2025?
Cotswold Riding For The Disabled reported total income of £526k and reported expenditure of £361k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cotswold Riding For The Disabled?
Cotswold Riding For The Disabled has a program ratio of 64.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cotswold Riding For The Disabled registered as a charity?
Cotswold Riding For The Disabled was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 2015 as charity number 1160676. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Cotswold Riding For The Disabled?
Cotswold Riding For The Disabled is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Timothy Charles Baylis. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cotswold Riding For The Disabled operate?
Cotswold Riding For The Disabled operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cotswold Riding For The Disabled a registered charity?
Yes — Cotswold Riding For The Disabled is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160676.
Details
Jackie Brutton Riding School
Prestbury Park Racecourse
CHELTENHAM
GL50 4SH
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- 14 May 2026
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