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

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,166,654

Latest Expenditure

£2,338,190

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 157.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 100% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 59). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 78.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 47% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 37.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 15% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £881,670

Charitable Activities £84,200

Other Trading £51,717

Investments £137,743

Other Income £11,324

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,833,174

Raising Funds £505,016

Governance £363,440

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,166,654	£2,338,190	£1,833,174	£10,642,386	£1,925,927	51 / 30
2023	£2,210,383	£2,212,261	£1,777,581	£11,009,600	£2,449,104	53 / 45
2022	£1,703,181	£2,235,004	£1,716,310	£10,761,964	£2,217,483	53 / 70
2021	£1,381,120	£1,932,661	£1,504,565	£11,920,873	£515,206	51 / 83
2020	£868,671	£1,618,912	£1,258,700	£11,685,894	£328,127	42 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Horseworld Trust

What does Horseworld Trust do?

How much income did Horseworld Trust report in 2024?

Horseworld Trust reported total income of £1.17m and reported expenditure of £2.34m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Horseworld Trust?

Horseworld Trust has a program ratio of 157.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 100% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 59 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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 12 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.