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The Armed Forces Equine Charity

Also known as: Tedworth Equestrian

Empowering the Armed Forces Community by providing the sporting, recreational, and wellbeing facilities and connected activity. Enhancing physical and mental resilience, enriching lives, strengthening communities, and transforming the lived experiences of those we support.

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Activities & Mission

Empowering the Armed Forces Community by providing the sporting, recreational, and wellbeing facilities and connected activity. Enhancing physical and mental resilience, enriching lives, strengthening communities, and transforming the lived experiences of those we 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
£1,613,507
Latest Expenditure
£1,494,387

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 20% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 73.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 15% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 39% of UK Leisure 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 £62,321
Charitable Activities £227,759
Other Trading £1,323,055
Investments £372
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,098,710
Raising Funds £13,248
Governance £54,925
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £382,429

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — Catterick Garrison Saddle Club (organisation 5152479)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,613,507
£1,494,387£1,098,710£692,945£034 / 40
2024
£1,737,295
£1,861,610£1,845,449£573,825£567,87929 / 45
2022
£1,078,781
£1,106,341£1,105,571£141,380£023 / 20
2021
£243,937
£277,4860 / 10
2020
£267,764
£215,7630 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Armed Forces Equine Charity

What does The Armed Forces Equine Charity do?

Empowering the Armed Forces Community by providing the sporting, recreational, and wellbeing facilities and connected activity. Enhancing physical and mental resilience, enriching lives, strengthening communities, and transforming the lived experiences of those we support.

How much income did The Armed Forces Equine Charity report in 2025?

The Armed Forces Equine Charity reported total income of £1.61m and reported expenditure of £1.49m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Armed Forces Equine Charity?

The Armed Forces Equine Charity has a program ratio of 68.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Armed Forces Equine Charity registered as a charity?

The Armed Forces Equine Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 August 2019 as charity number 1184971. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Armed Forces Equine Charity?

The Armed Forces Equine Charity is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Maj Gen Retd Robert Harry Talbot Rice CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Armed Forces Equine Charity operate?

The Armed Forces Equine Charity operates across 4 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland, Ukraine and England And Wales.

Is The Armed Forces Equine Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Armed Forces Equine Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184971.

Details

Address
Ward Goodman Ltd
4 Cedar Park
Cobham Road
Ferndown Industrial Estate
WIMBORNE
Dorset
Registration Date
20 August 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5146645
Charity Number
1184971

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Trustees

Maj Gen Retd Robert Harry Talbot Rice CBE Chair
Captain Retd Allan Wilson
Frances Elizabeth Castle
Piers Fletcher

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Tedworth Equestrian

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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