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The Pony Club

To encourage young people to ride and to enjoy all kinds of sport connected with ponies and riding. To give instruction in riding and in all matters relating to ponies and riding and to provide education in looking after and taking proper care of animals. To promote the highest ideals of sportsmanship, citizenship and loyalty to create strength of character and self-discipline.

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Activities & Mission

To encourage young people to ride and to enjoy all kinds of sport connected with ponies and riding. To give instruction in riding and in all matters relating to ponies and riding and to provide education in looking after and taking proper care of animals. To promote the highest ideals of sportsmanship, citizenship and loyalty to create strength of character and self-discipline.

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
£13,530,907
Latest Expenditure
£13,406,259

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £825,871
Charitable Activities £11,877,893
Other Trading £140,064
Investments £164,169
Other Income £522,910

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £12,802,819
Raising Funds £603,440
Governance £0
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
£13,530,907
£13,406,259£12,802,819£9,259,612£9,259,61227 / 10000
2023
£13,064,379
£12,617,275£12,113,204£9,134,964£9,134,96424 / 10000
2022
£12,500,150
£11,988,360£11,518,190£8,687,860£8,665,36421 / 10000
2021
£11,246,134
£10,460,758£10,051,830£8,176,120£8,172,33221 / 10000
2020
£6,784,033
£6,683,117£6,346,208£7,390,743£7,361,56020 / 10000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Pony Club

What does The Pony Club do?

To encourage young people to ride and to enjoy all kinds of sport connected with ponies and riding. To give instruction in riding and in all matters relating to ponies and riding and to provide education in looking after and taking proper care of animals. To promote the highest ideals of sportsmanship, citizenship and loyalty to create strength of character and self-discipline.

How much income did The Pony Club report in 2024?

The Pony Club reported total income of £13.53m and reported expenditure of £13.41m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Pony Club registered as a charity?

The Pony Club was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 October 1995 as charity number 1050146. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs The Pony Club?

The Pony Club is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Timothy Ronald Geoffry Vestey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Pony Club operate?

The Pony Club operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Pony Club a registered charity?

Yes — The Pony Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1050146.

Details

Address
The Pony Club
Lowlands Equestrian Centre
Old Warwick Road
Shrewley
Warwick
Warwicks
Website
www.pcuk.org
Registration Date
25 October 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1050146
Charity Number
1050146

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Trustees

Timothy Ronald Geoffry Vestey Chair
Anna Goodley
CHRISTOPHER TIMOTHY MILES TOULSON-CLARKE
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Diane Pegrum
HELEN JACKSON
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Justine Elizabeth Baynes
Justine Trumper
Nigel John Howlett
Patrick Campbell

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