Trewen Meadows

Also known as: Herefordshire Riding for the Disabled

TREWEN MEADOWS PROVIDES THERAPUTIC RIDING, EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY AND HIPPOTHERAPY TO DISABLED, THOSE WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE IN HEREFORDSHIRE AND THE SURROUNDING BORDERS

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Activities & Mission

TREWEN MEADOWS PROVIDES THERAPUTIC RIDING, EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY AND HIPPOTHERAPY TO DISABLED, THOSE WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE IN HEREFORDSHIRE AND THE SURROUNDING BORDERS

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.

Local Authority

Herefordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,351,168

Latest Expenditure

£122,223

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 8.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 7% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 59). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 75% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,312,835

Charitable Activities £33,128

Other Trading £704

Investments £4,501

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £113,425

Raising Funds £8,400

Governance £8,100

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £398

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,351,168	£122,223	£113,425	£1,900,622	£87,720	3 / 60
2024	£128,260	£107,711				0 / 45
2023	£122,377	£98,491				0 / 45
2022	£591,672	£85,966	£85,966	£627,242	£131,436	3 / 53
2021	£119,790	£85,645				0 / 52

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Trewen Meadows

What does Trewen Meadows do?

TREWEN MEADOWS PROVIDES THERAPUTIC RIDING, EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY AND HIPPOTHERAPY TO DISABLED, THOSE WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE IN HEREFORDSHIRE AND THE SURROUNDING BORDERS

How much income did Trewen Meadows report in 2025?

Trewen Meadows reported total income of £1.35m and reported expenditure of £122k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Trewen Meadows?

Trewen Meadows has a program ratio of 8.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 59 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Trewen Meadows registered as a charity?

Trewen Meadows was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 2003 as charity number 1100675. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Trewen Meadows?

Trewen Meadows is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Michael Harding. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Trewen Meadows operate?

Trewen Meadows operates in Herefordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Trewen Meadows a registered charity?

Yes — Trewen Meadows is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100675.