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John Pearce Foundation

Funding charities and organisations that support current and former participants in horse racing and breeding that are in need. Funding charities and organisations that focus on the care of retired horses, ill-treated horses and equine welfare.

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Activities & Mission

Funding charities and organisations that support current and former participants in horse racing and breeding that are in need. Funding charities and organisations that focus on the care of retired horses, ill-treated horses and equine welfare.

Grants

John Pearce Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£840,281
Who it helps
other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, animals and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£3,036,926
Latest Expenditure
£938,050

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 30.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,000,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £36,926
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £938,050
Raising Funds £0
Governance £8,100
Grants to Institutions £840,281
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.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,036,926
£938,050£938,050£2,876,706£2,876,7061 / 0
2024
£24,439
£1,948,1860 / 0
2023
£49,977
£2,051,5180 / 0
2022
£3,028,334
£816,276£816,276£4,702,118£4,702,1181 / 0
2021
£2,503,341
£1,552,313£1,552,313£2,490,060£2,564,3801 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about John Pearce Foundation

What does John Pearce Foundation do?

Funding charities and organisations that support current and former participants in horse racing and breeding that are in need. Funding charities and organisations that focus on the care of retired horses, ill-treated horses and equine welfare.

How much income did John Pearce Foundation report in 2025?

John Pearce Foundation reported total income of £3.04m and reported expenditure of £938k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was John Pearce Foundation registered as a charity?

John Pearce Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 December 2018 as charity number 1181348. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs John Pearce Foundation?

John Pearce Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rupert Bentley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does John Pearce Foundation operate?

John Pearce Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is John Pearce Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — John Pearce Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181348.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
21 December 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5130929
Charity Number
1181348

Trustees

Rupert Bentley Chair
Michael John Winarick
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicolas Bentley

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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