the british horse society
Activities & Mission
The British Horse Society works for horses and riders in the UK and abroad. Focusing on horse welfare, horse and rider safety, access and rights of way, training and approving livery yards and riding schools. The Society promotes community participation in healthy recreation involving the horse, at both competition and grass roots level.
Fundraising
See where The British Horse Society is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
Region
Country
Financial Information
Latest Income
£15,996,000
Latest Expenditure
£16,904,000
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 101.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £489,000
Charitable Activities £14,784,000
Other Trading £448,000
Investments £132,000
Other Income £143,000
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £16,279,000
Raising Funds £625,000
Governance £65,247
Grants to Institutions £106,290
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £15,996,000 | £16,904,000 | £16,279,000 | £8,561,000 | £7,416,000 | 175 / 1500 |
| 2023 | £16,106,000 | £16,209,000 | £15,546,000 | £9,434,000 | £8,225,000 | 174 / 1500 |
| 2022 | £15,202,000 | £14,262,000 | £13,537,000 | £9,356,000 | £8,221,000 | 160 / 1400 |
| 2021 | £14,014,539 | £13,248,294 | £12,472,831 | £8,545,239 | £6,764,690 | 146 / 1150 |
| 2020 | £12,145,048 | £11,920,095 | £11,289,808 | £7,342,834 | £6,364,867 | 136 / 1196 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
The British Horse Society
16-17 Abbey Park
Stareton
KENILWORTH
CV8 2XZ
16-17 Abbey Park
Stareton
KENILWORTH
CV8 2XZ
Email
enquiry@bhs.org.ukWebsite
www.bhs.org.ukRegistration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
210504
Charity Number
210504
Trustees
Dame Caroline Alice Spelman
Sandra Lesley Harris
Gillian Longhurst
Karen Silcock
Beverley Simms
Nicola Suzanne Greenwood
Gillian Mary Clark
Samantha Claire Gregory
Philip Andrew Stennett
Sarah Spencer-Williams
Lucy Grieve
Susan Griffin
Also Known As
- BHS