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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

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
£1,776,439
Latest Expenditure
£1,819,367

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,407,105
Charitable Activities £250,455
Other Trading £55,329
Investments £63,550
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,731,311
Raising Funds £88,056
Governance £75,464
Grants to Institutions £53,834
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
£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
2020
£1,552,183
£1,530,940£1,488,869£1,653,813£1,650,5129 / 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 2024?

The Thoroughbred Breeders Association reported total income of £1.78m and reported expenditure of £1.82m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 10 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

Address
Thoroughbred Breeders Association
Stanstead House
8 The Avenue
NEWMARKET
CB8 9AA
Registration Date
15 February 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4048887
Charity Number
1134293

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Trustees

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

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30 July 2026
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