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The Wolfeton Riding House Trust

The object of the CIO is the restoration and preservation of Wolfeton Riding House for the benefit of the public. The Riding House was listed as Grade II* on 26 January 1956 (entry number 1119102). The building is of national architectural and historic significance, being one of only six Riding Houses built in England for haute ecole dressage.

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Activities & Mission

The object of the CIO is the restoration and preservation of Wolfeton Riding House for the benefit of the public. The Riding House was listed as Grade II* on 26 January 1956 (entry number 1119102). The building is of national architectural and historic significance, being one of only six Riding Houses built in England for haute ecole dressage.

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

Latest Income
£10,142
Latest Expenditure
£4,273

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 42.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 42.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

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 — The Wolfeton Riding House Trust (organisation 3938968)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£10,142
£4,2730 / 5
2024
£7,083
£4,1830 / 0
2023
£10,758
£10,1640 / 0
2022
£7,499
£3,7770 / 0
2021
£0
£00 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Wolfeton Riding House Trust

What does The Wolfeton Riding House Trust do?

The object of the CIO is the restoration and preservation of Wolfeton Riding House for the benefit of the public. The Riding House was listed as Grade II* on 26 January 1956 (entry number 1119102). The building is of national architectural and historic significance, being one of only six Riding Houses built in England for haute ecole dressage.

How much income did The Wolfeton Riding House Trust report in 2025?

The Wolfeton Riding House Trust reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £4k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Wolfeton Riding House Trust registered as a charity?

The Wolfeton Riding House Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 December 2019 as charity number 1187095. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Wolfeton Riding House Trust?

The Wolfeton Riding House Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER STUART DANGERFIELD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Wolfeton Riding House Trust operate?

The Wolfeton Riding House Trust operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Wolfeton Riding House Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Wolfeton Riding House Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187095.

Details

Address
3 Mill Lane
Charminster
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT2 9QP
Registration Date
20 December 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5145124
Charity Number
1187095

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Trustees

PETER STUART DANGERFIELD Chair
Councillor TIMOTHY JOHN YARKER
Hon Charlotte Anne Townshend
Also governs 2 other charities
JOHN HUGO TRENCHARD RUSSELL
Also governs 1 other charity
Katharine Thimbleby

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30 July 2026
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