The Shire Horse Society
The Society's principle charitable objective is the improvement and promotion of English cart horses, more particularly the Shire horse and, to this end, maintaining a Stud Book in which are entered the names of all registered Shire horses complying with the conditions for the time being applied by the Society.
Activities & Mission
The Society's principle charitable objective is the improvement and promotion of English cart horses, more particularly the Shire horse and, to this end, maintaining a Stud Book in which are entered the names of all registered Shire horses complying with the conditions for the time being applied by the Society.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 69% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 35). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 2023 — Michael Maughan Charitable Trust (organisation 1020917)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £594,880 | £537,310 | £490,072 | £1,495,313 | £1,344,802 | 5 / 20 |
| 2024 | £538,940 | £494,305 | £457,387 | £1,466,613 | £1,336,538 | 5 / 20 |
| 2023 | £673,406 | £433,579 | £366,515 | £1,421,023 | £1,299,427 | 4 / 20 |
| 2022 | £732,079 | £353,957 | £300,905 | £1,152,140 | £1,034,813 | 4 / 20 |
| 2021 | £238,062 | £218,738 | 0 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Shire Horse Society
What does The Shire Horse Society do?
The Society's principle charitable objective is the improvement and promotion of English cart horses, more particularly the Shire horse and, to this end, maintaining a Stud Book in which are entered the names of all registered Shire horses complying with the conditions for the time being applied by the Society.
How much income did The Shire Horse Society report in 2025?
The Shire Horse Society reported total income of £595k and reported expenditure of £537k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Shire Horse Society?
The Shire Horse Society has a program ratio of 82.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 35 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Shire Horse Society registered as a charity?
The Shire Horse Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 May 1964 as charity number 210619. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Shire Horse Society?
The Shire Horse Society is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Shire Horse Society operate?
The Shire Horse Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Shire Horse Society a registered charity?
Yes — The Shire Horse Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 210619.
Details
Rockingham Castle and Park
Rockingham
Market Harborough
LE16 8TH
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- 30 July 2026
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