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The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre

Also known as: The Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre Limited, Trc

The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre works for the welfare of all Thoroughbreds and retired racehorses. BTRC assesses and then rehabilitates, retrains and re-homes these horses to permanent loan homes throughout the UK where they are regularly monitored. BTRC never buys or sells horses - the horses are donated to the charity and remain in the BTRC's ownership for the rest of their lives.

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Activities & Mission

The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre works for the welfare of all Thoroughbreds and retired racehorses. BTRC assesses and then rehabilitates, retrains and re-homes these horses to permanent loan homes throughout the UK where they are regularly monitored. BTRC never buys or sells horses - the horses are donated to the charity and remain in the BTRC's ownership for the rest of their lives.

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
£550,857
Latest Expenditure
£467,571

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £343,979
Charitable Activities £99,597
Other Trading £106,632
Investments £649
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £462,901
Raising Funds £4,670
Governance £4,425
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£550,857
£467,571£462,901£805,334£175,99416 / 1
2023
£351,734
£401,6060 / 20
2022
£447,464
£463,0530 / 20
2021
£367,200
£519,1210 / 10
2020
£530,282
£482,903£479,289£939,430£92,94517 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre

What does The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre do?

The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre works for the welfare of all Thoroughbreds and retired racehorses. BTRC assesses and then rehabilitates, retrains and re-homes these horses to permanent loan homes throughout the UK where they are regularly monitored. BTRC never buys or sells horses - the horses are donated to the charity and remain in the BTRC's ownership for the rest of their lives.

How much income did The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre report in 2024?

The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre reported total income of £551k and reported expenditure of £468k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre registered as a charity?

The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 November 2001 as charity number 1089564. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre?

The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN SEXTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre operate?

The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre a registered charity?

Yes — The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1089564.

Details

Address
Whinney Hill
Halton
Lancaster
LA2 6PQ
Registration Date
29 November 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3982681
Charity Number
1089564

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Trustees

JOHN SEXTON Chair
BARBARA BELL
Gordon Sidlow
Martin Collins
MICHELLE METZ
Sarah Harbord
Susan Scott

Also Known As

  • The Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre Limited
  • Trc

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30 July 2026
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