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The Polo Charity Trust

Also known as: The Cowdray Park Polo Charity Trust

Assistance to professional or former professional polo players. Education and training for alternative employment or self-employment of professional or former professional players. Assistance towards the welfare of ponies. Encouragement of polo amongst children and the young in full time education. Encouragement amongst members of the Armed Services. Donations to other charities.

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Activities & Mission

Assistance to professional or former professional polo players. Education and training for alternative employment or self-employment of professional or former professional players. Assistance towards the welfare of ponies. Encouragement of polo amongst children and the young in full time education. Encouragement amongst members of the Armed Services. Donations to other charities.

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
£57,049
Latest Expenditure
£46,204

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 81.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 81.0%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£57,049
£46,2040 / 1
2023
£58,609
£64,0760 / 1
2022
£49,136
£37,0080 / 1
2021
£43,582
£138,7680 / 0
2020
£55,149
£49,9460 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Polo Charity Trust

What does The Polo Charity Trust do?

Assistance to professional or former professional polo players. Education and training for alternative employment or self-employment of professional or former professional players. Assistance towards the welfare of ponies. Encouragement of polo amongst children and the young in full time education. Encouragement amongst members of the Armed Services. Donations to other charities.

How much income did The Polo Charity Trust report in 2024?

The Polo Charity Trust reported total income of £57k and reported expenditure of £46k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Polo Charity Trust registered as a charity?

The Polo Charity Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 December 1992 as charity number 1015923. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs The Polo Charity Trust?

The Polo Charity Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is General Sir CHARLES REDMOND WATT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Polo Charity Trust operate?

The Polo Charity Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Polo Charity Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Polo Charity Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1015923.

Details

Address
Hurlingham Polo Association
Park Farm
Akeman Street
Kirtlington
KIDLINGTON
Oxfordsh
Registration Date
21 December 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1015923
Charity Number
1015923

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Trustees

General Sir CHARLES REDMOND WATT Chair
Elspeth Talbot Rice KC
JONATHAN MCFARLAND TINSLEY
Roderick Ian Vere Nicoll
Rose Vestey
William Arthur Henry Lascelles Lucas

Also Known As

  • The Cowdray Park Polo Charity Trust

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