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The Thoroughbred Breeders Association

To encourage by means of the provision of educational or research facilities or otherwise, the science of producing and improving the Thoroughbred horse in Great Britain

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Activities & Mission

To encourage by means of the provision of educational or research facilities or otherwise, the science of producing and improving the Thoroughbred horse in Great Britain

Grants

The Thoroughbred Breeders Association makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£66,478
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
education and training, amateur sport and animals

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£1,922,903
Latest Expenditure
£1,932,260

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,596,422
Charitable Activities £239,338
Other Trading £0
Investments £44,542
Other Income £42,601

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,859,213
Raising Funds £73,047
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £66,478
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,922,903
£1,932,260£1,859,213£1,829,653£1,760,14413 / 0
2024
£1,776,439
£1,819,367£1,731,311£1,839,010£1,775,25213 / 0
2023
£2,034,098
£2,304,574£2,213,126£1,881,938£1,848,59513 / 0
2022
£1,889,771
£1,735,992£1,664,121£2,152,414£2,067,99612 / 0
2021
£1,762,677
£1,417,855£1,358,138£1,998,635£1,924,71710 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Thoroughbred Breeders Association

What does The Thoroughbred Breeders Association do?

To encourage by means of the provision of educational or research facilities or otherwise, the science of producing and improving the Thoroughbred horse in Great Britain

How much income did The Thoroughbred Breeders Association report in 2025?

The Thoroughbred Breeders Association reported total income of £1.92m and reported expenditure of £1.93m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Thoroughbred Breeders Association registered as a charity?

The Thoroughbred Breeders Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 February 2010 as charity number 1134293. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The Thoroughbred Breeders Association?

The Thoroughbred Breeders Association is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Thoroughbred Breeders Association operate?

The Thoroughbred Breeders Association operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Thoroughbred Breeders Association a registered charity?

Yes — The Thoroughbred Breeders Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134293.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
15 February 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4048887
Charity Number
1134293

Trustees

Colm Donlon
James Crowhurst
Also governs 2 other charities
Janine Paula Hopper
Jessica Westwood
Joe Callan
Kate Elizabeth Sigsworth
Kelly Thomas
Matthew David Prior
Michael Saunders
PHILIP NEWTON
Thomas Blain

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2 November 2026
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