Racing To School
Also known as: British Horseracing Education and Standards Trust, The Racing and Thoroughbred Breeding Training Board
Racing to School (formerly BHEST) is responsible for the management and delivery of education programmes to support and enhance young people's learning and development. Delivery takes place at racecourses, studs and training yards with educational activities linked to racing and thoroughbred breeding.
Activities & Mission
Racing to School (formerly BHEST) is responsible for the management and delivery of education programmes to support and enhance young people's learning and development. Delivery takes place at racecourses, studs and training yards with educational activities linked to racing and thoroughbred breeding.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% 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
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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 | £881,912 | £768,821 | £703,540 | £1,494,669 | £86,108 | 7 / 0 |
| 2023 | £874,939 | £722,374 | £673,539 | £1,381,578 | £148,160 | 9 / 0 |
| 2022 | £862,908 | £754,386 | £696,344 | £1,229,013 | £196,475 | 9 / 0 |
| 2021 | £622,788 | £538,791 | £506,900 | £1,120,491 | £261,335 | 10 / 0 |
| 2020 | £522,768 | £441,952 | £399,755 | £1,036,494 | £289,597 | 10 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Racing To School
What does Racing To School do?
Racing to School (formerly BHEST) is responsible for the management and delivery of education programmes to support and enhance young people's learning and development. Delivery takes place at racecourses, studs and training yards with educational activities linked to racing and thoroughbred breeding.
How much income did Racing To School report in 2024?
Racing To School reported total income of £882k and reported expenditure of £769k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Racing To School?
Racing To School has a program ratio of 79.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Racing To School registered as a charity?
Racing To School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 September 1994 as charity number 1040590. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Racing To School?
Racing To School is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael David Andrews. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Racing To School operate?
Racing To School operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Racing To School a registered charity?
Yes — Racing To School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1040590.
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26 Southampton Buildings
LONDON
WC2A 1AN
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Also Known As
- British Horseracing Education and Standards Trust
- The Racing and Thoroughbred Breeding Training Board
- British Horseracing Education and Standards Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated