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Furness Group Riding For The Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving

Also known as: Furness Group Riding for the Disabled Association, Furness Rda

At Furness Group Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), our horses benefit the lives of disabled children and adults in the Furness area. Through riding we provide therapy, fitness, skills development and opportunities for achievement, all supported by our hard working volunteers and qualified coaches at Seaview Riding School on Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness.

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Activities & Mission

At Furness Group Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), our horses benefit the lives of disabled children and adults in the Furness area. Through riding we provide therapy, fitness, skills development and opportunities for achievement, all supported by our hard working volunteers and qualified coaches at Seaview Riding School on Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness.

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

Latest Income
£24,182
Latest Expenditure
£26,596

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 110.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 110.0%
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 2019 — Furness Group Riding for the Disabled Association (organisation 3959664)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£24,182
£26,5960 / 30
2024
£18,276
£16,1170 / 30
2023
£31,443
£22,5100 / 25
2022
£8,107
£7,1880 / 18
2021
£4,467
£1,0400 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Furness Group Riding For The Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving

What does Furness Group Riding For The Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving do?

At Furness Group Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), our horses benefit the lives of disabled children and adults in the Furness area. Through riding we provide therapy, fitness, skills development and opportunities for achievement, all supported by our hard working volunteers and qualified coaches at Seaview Riding School on Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness.

How much income did Furness Group Riding For The Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving report in 2025?

Furness Group Riding For The Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving reported total income of £24k and reported expenditure of £27k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Furness Group Riding For The Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving registered as a charity?

Furness Group Riding For The Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 September 2017 as charity number 1174566. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Furness Group Riding For The Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving?

Furness Group Riding For The Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is PATRICIA JUNE NELSON CHAPMAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Furness Group Riding For The Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving operate?

Furness Group Riding For The Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Furness Group Riding For The Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving a registered charity?

Yes — Furness Group Riding For The Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174566.

Details

Address
4 Beckside Court
Beckside
KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS
Cumbria
LA17 7TQ
Registration Date
8 September 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5106638
Charity Number
1174566

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Trustees

PATRICIA JUNE NELSON CHAPMAN Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alison Elizabeth Webb CFSP CEMAP
Anne Kathleen Garland
David John
Jane Duckworth
Lesley Jane Smith
Natalie Alexandra Chapples dos Santos

Also Known As

  • Furness Group Riding for the Disabled Association
  • Furness Rda

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30 July 2026
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