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Horseworld Trust

Also known as: Friends of Bristol Horses Society, Home of Rest for Horses, Horse World, Horseworld, Horseworld Welfare, Rest Home for Horses

Ensuring quality of life for horses ponies & donkeys by providing a healthy & secure future. Operating an effective rescue rehabilitation & rehoming programme actively promoting & encouranging responsible equine ownership. Supporting & working closely with local communities & organisations. Educating children with emotional behavioural & learning difficulties through our Discovery Programme.

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Activities & Mission

Ensuring quality of life for horses ponies & donkeys by providing a healthy & secure future. Operating an effective rescue rehabilitation & rehoming programme actively promoting & encouranging responsible equine ownership. Supporting & working closely with local communities & organisations. Educating children with emotional behavioural & learning difficulties through our Discovery Programme.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,092,000
Latest Expenditure
£2,630,152

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 180.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 74.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 38.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £804,249
Charitable Activities £114,616
Other Trading £48,823
Investments £109,617
Other Income £14,695

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,970,094
Raising Funds £660,058
Governance £350,512
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,092,000
£2,630,152£1,970,094£9,434,668£3,783,14654 / 40
2024
£1,166,654
£2,338,190£1,833,174£10,642,386£1,925,92751 / 30
2023
£2,210,383
£2,212,261£1,777,581£11,009,600£2,449,10453 / 45
2022
£1,703,181
£2,235,004£1,716,310£10,761,964£2,217,48353 / 70
2021
£1,381,120
£1,932,661£1,504,565£11,920,873£515,20651 / 83

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Horseworld Trust

What does Horseworld Trust do?

Ensuring quality of life for horses ponies & donkeys by providing a healthy & secure future. Operating an effective rescue rehabilitation & rehoming programme actively promoting & encouranging responsible equine ownership. Supporting & working closely with local communities & organisations. Educating children with emotional behavioural & learning difficulties through our Discovery Programme.

How much income did Horseworld Trust report in 2025?

Horseworld Trust reported total income of £1.09m and reported expenditure of £2.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Horseworld Trust registered as a charity?

Horseworld Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 December 2007 as charity number 1121920. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Horseworld Trust?

Horseworld Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is LESLIE BARBARA DILLINGHAM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Horseworld Trust operate?

Horseworld Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Horseworld Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Horseworld Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121920.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
11 December 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4035962
Charity Number
1121920

Trustees

LESLIE BARBARA DILLINGHAM Chair
ANDREW DOWDEN
Annette Katarina Newman
Duncan John Ballard
Emmaline Pell
JOHN LOWTON NEWMAN
Also governs 1 other charity
Julie Alicia White
KERRY GWYTHER
MICHAEL NEALE
Also governs 2 other charities
Nigel Daniel
Also governs 2 other charities
Professor Cathryn Mitchell
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Friends of Bristol Horses Society
  • Home of Rest for Horses
  • Horse World
  • Horseworld
  • Horseworld Welfare
  • Rest Home for Horses

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