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Racing Welfare

The charity provides support for those working in or retired from the horseracing and thoroughbred industry including: provision of occupational health and mental health services; a 24 hour support line; advice and guidance; community events for working and retired staff; grants to individuals and organisations; housing; career advice and training support.

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Activities & Mission

The charity provides support for those working in or retired from the horseracing and thoroughbred industry including: provision of occupational health and mental health services; a 24 hour support line; advice and guidance; community events for working and retired staff; grants to individuals and organisations; housing; career advice and training support.

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
£4,277,898
Latest Expenditure
£5,001,957

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 82.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 19.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,952,542
Charitable Activities £1,117,653
Other Trading £932,496
Investments £271,407
Other Income £3,800

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,102,744
Raising Funds £899,213
Governance £92,746
Grants to Institutions £104,612
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£4,277,898
£5,001,957£4,102,744£30,046,127£11,030,00050 / 192
2023
£5,031,142
£5,359,829£4,801,952£30,004,471£11,898,00055 / 172
2022
£4,269,265
£4,952,462£4,376,355£29,775,601£12,900,00057 / 140
2021
£4,669,155
£4,418,460£3,656,783£32,057,465£13,963,00052 / 132
2020
£5,355,738
£3,703,672£3,305,110£29,847,903£12,557,41147 / 76

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Racing Welfare

What does Racing Welfare do?

The charity provides support for those working in or retired from the horseracing and thoroughbred industry including: provision of occupational health and mental health services; a 24 hour support line; advice and guidance; community events for working and retired staff; grants to individuals and organisations; housing; career advice and training support.

How much income did Racing Welfare report in 2024?

Racing Welfare reported total income of £4.28m and reported expenditure of £5.00m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Racing Welfare registered as a charity?

Racing Welfare was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 2000 as charity number 1084042. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Racing Welfare?

Racing Welfare is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Racing Welfare operate?

Racing Welfare operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Racing Welfare a registered charity?

Yes — Racing Welfare is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084042.

Details

Address
RACING WELFARE
20B PARK LANE
NEWMARKET
CB8 8QD
Registration Date
8 December 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3972107
Charity Number
1084042

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Trustees

Abigail Clare Robinson
Alan Flitcroft
Charles Henry Boss
John Bozza
Also governs 1 other charity
Lady Celina Imogen Carter
Nicholas McLeod-Clarke
Nicholas William Ayrton Bannister
Also governs 1 other charity
Olivia Broderick
Paul Swain
Philip Martin
Simon Hope
Also governs 1 other charity

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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