MIDDLETON PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTRE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION
Provision of riding for the disabled people and for disadvantaged people living in the area of Middleton in Leeds, which is one of the country's most deprived areas. Coach driving is to be offered for the more seriously handicapped people. The equestrian centre is open seven days per week for 50 weeks of the year and also acts as an equestrian training centre to NVQ3.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £60,553 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £113,453. The trustees note that cost control and increased income are required to replace a reduction in grant funding from Leeds City Council. However, they confirm the going concern basis is appropriate due to expected continued support from the Council.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees consider that the Council will continue to support the charity for the foreseeable future” — page 6
“The Centre occupies the Middleton Park Equestrian Centre on a lease from Leeds City Council at no cost. In addition Leeds City Council has provided support services at no cost. At the year end the Centre owed Leeds City Council £115,733, in 2023/24 £23,174 in respect of payments made on its behalf.” — page 22
Trustees
- CHARLOTTE BROMETchair
- Dianne Parrish
- John Holden
- Michelle Holland
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £368k | £429k |
| 31/03/2024 | £407k | £370k |
| 31/03/2023 | £387k | £341k |
| 31/03/2022 | £353k | £315k |
| 31/03/2021 | £294k | £317k |
Common questions
Is MIDDLETON PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTRE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £60,553 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £113,453. The trustees note that cost control and increased income are required to replace a reduction in grant funding from Leeds City Council. However, they confirm the going concern basis is appropriate due to expected continued support from the Council. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MIDDLETON PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTRE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MIDDLETON PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTRE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS | FY2023 | £6k | Provision of facilities for recreation, amusement, entertainment and general social intercourse |
| CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS | FY2022 | £5k | Provision of facilities for recreation, amusement, entertainment and general social intercourse |
| CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS | FY2025 | £2k | Provision of facilities for recreation, amusement, entertainment and general social intercourse |
| CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS | FY2024 | £0 | Provision of facilities for recreation, amusement, entertainment and general social intercourse |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ICELAND FOODS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £46k |
| THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| The Squire Patton Boggs Charitable Trust | 1 | £1k |
| THE OWEN JENKINS TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £500 |
| North Wales Freemasons Charity | 1 | £250 |
Charities like this
- MARGARET HAES RIDING CENTRE LTD
- THE DIAMOND CENTRE FOR DISABLED RIDERS
- ARROW RIDING CENTRE FOR DISABLED
- PENNIWELLS RIDING CENTRE FOR THE DISABLED
- EPSOM RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION INCORPORATING CARRIAGE DRIVING
- LEYBOURNE GRANGE RIDING CENTRE FOR THE DISABLED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLETON PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTRE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION | £368k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| MARGARET HAES RIDING CENTRE LTD | £232k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DIAMOND CENTRE FOR DISABLED RIDERS | £578k | — | 0 | no_policy | 28.6% | no doubt |
| ARROW RIDING CENTRE FOR DISABLED | £207k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| PENNIWELLS RIDING CENTRE FOR THE DISABLED | £243k | — | 0 | below | 8.7% | no doubt |
| EPSOM RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION INCORPORATING CARRIAGE DRIVING | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |