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The Suffolk Horse Society

To maintain the purity of the breed known as the Suffolk horse and to promote the breeding of the same and matters relating thereto.

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Activities & Mission

To maintain the purity of the breed known as the Suffolk horse and to promote the breeding of the same and matters relating thereto.

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
£522,796
Latest Expenditure
£208,362

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 31.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 18% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 77.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 19% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 31.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 13% 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

Donations & Legacies £381,781
Charitable Activities £38,204
Other Trading £0
Investments £58,306
Other Income £44,505

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £162,056
Raising Funds £46,306
Governance £19,171
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.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£522,796
£208,362£162,056£1,801,800£1,801,8002 / 10
2023
£188,281
£187,7930 / 10
2022
£371,793
£224,5460 / 10
2021
£277,725
£169,1810 / 10
2020
£221,346
£166,5260 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Suffolk Horse Society

What does The Suffolk Horse Society do?

To maintain the purity of the breed known as the Suffolk horse and to promote the breeding of the same and matters relating thereto.

How much income did The Suffolk Horse Society report in 2024?

The Suffolk Horse Society reported total income of £523k and reported expenditure of £208k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Suffolk Horse Society?

The Suffolk Horse Society has a program ratio of 31.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Suffolk Horse Society registered as a charity?

The Suffolk Horse Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 January 1964 as charity number 220756. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs The Suffolk Horse Society?

The Suffolk Horse Society is governed by a board of 23 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mrs Sue Wager. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Suffolk Horse Society operate?

The Suffolk Horse Society operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Suffolk Horse Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Suffolk Horse Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 220756.

Details

Address
BASE BUSINESS PARK LTD
Suite 8 Britannia House
RENDLESHAM
SUFFOLK
IP12 2TZ
Registration Date
7 January 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
220756
Charity Number
220756

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Trustees

Mrs Sue Wager Chair
Alan John Hawes
Also governs 1 other charity
Andrea Hoskins
Andrew Richard Dunnett
Bruce Denton Smith
Bruce Langley Mckim
CHERYL JOYCE GROVER
Christine Oakley
CHRISTOPHER KARL SPALDING
Claire Marian Bartram
Fiona May Fleming
FRANCIS ADRIAN KINGE
GAIL SPRAKE
George Thomas Pratt
JAYNE ELIZABETH GROOM
JOHN ROBERT LATHAM
JOHN WILLIAM FLEMING
Also governs 1 other charity
Julie Margaret Turner
MATTHEW PETER BUNDOCK
MR MARK DONSWORTH
Also governs 2 other charities
Paul Timothy SMITH
Pauline Anne Hayter
Peter Kenneth Graham Crockford

Sectors & Classifications

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