BEDFORD DISABLED HORSE RIDING ASSOCIATION
The Association provides horse riding as a therapy for all age groups suffering from physical or mental disabilities. On 2 days per week at their purpose built facilities at Willington, Bedfordshire.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £21,948 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £93,361 to £71,413. Despite this loss, the charity holds £89,568 in current assets against £89,208 in current liabilities, maintaining a positive net asset position. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention regarding the accounting records or compliance with the Charities Act 2011.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- AMANDA VARLEY
- Alasdair Tebbutt
- IVAN ROBERT TWIGDEN
- JEAN MARY BEDFORD
- James Godber
- Kate Sylvester-Kilroy
- NICHOLAS HECTOR KIER
- REBECCA TWIGDEN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £54k | £35k |
| 31/03/2024 | £68k | £90k |
| 31/03/2023 | £78k | £47k |
| 31/03/2022 | £32k | £52k |
| 31/03/2021 | £23k | £24k |
Common questions
Is BEDFORD DISABLED HORSE RIDING ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £21,948 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £93,361 to £71,413. Despite this loss, the charity holds £89,568 in current assets against £89,208 in current liabilities, maintaining a positive net asset position. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention regarding the accounting records or compliance with the Charities Act 2011. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BEDFORD DISABLED HORSE RIDING ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BEDFORD DISABLED HORSE RIDING ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include THE HARPUR TRUST, THE STRANGWARD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HARPUR TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Replacement outdoor riding school menage |
| THE STRANGWARD TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE STRANGWARD TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/04/2023 | £10k | Replacement of Outdoor Riding School |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/08/2014 | £4k | Field Shelters for our ponies |