BEAUFORT COTTAGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
To further the education of all those involved in the ownership and care of horses to the intent that all those involved should have access to details of the best veterinary and management practices that are conducive to the welfare of the horses concerned. This is achieved by providing support of appropriate seminars through sponsorship, travel bursaries, and individual educational bursaries.
Latest income
£215k
Latest spending
£116k
Registered
2000
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust held total funds of £351,003 at the year end, with unrestricted reserves of £50,220. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding going concern and consider the Trust to have adequate resources to fund future activities.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Donations (99% of income)
“The Trust had a significantly increased level of incoming resources in the year of £215,015 (2024:£86,194) principally as a result of additional donations received of £212,216” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rossdales Limited, of which Jack Day is a clinical director, Camilla Scott and Katie Burden-Lee are associates, and Simon Curtis and Fred Barrelet are consultants; received: £42,322 (2024:£44,009) for wages and expenses in connection with the Margaret Giffin Equine Clinical Research Assistant; £402 (2024:£545) for room hire and associated costs for a Farrier Talk, £522 (2024:£488) for costs associated with the Placentitis Project; and £1,706 (2024:£Nil) for costs associated with the Echocardiograpraphy Course; of which a total of £108 (2024:£10,327) was due at the year end.
“During the year Rossdales Limited, of which Jack Day is a clinical director, Camilla Scott and Katie Burden-Lee are associates, and Simon Curtis and Fred Barrelet are consultants; received: £42,322 (2024:£44,009) for wages and expenses in connection with the Margaret Giffin Equine Clinical Research Assistant; £402 (2024:£545) for room hire and associated costs for a Farrier Talk, £522 (2024:£488) for costs associated with the Placentitis Project; and £1,706 (2024:£Nil) for costs associated with the Echocardiograpraphy Course; of which a total of £108 (2024:£10,327) was due at the year end.” — page 17
“During the year six (2024: ten) gift aided unrestricted donations were received from the former partners of Rossdales totalling £2,010 (2024: £3,350) of which £1,005 (2024: £Nil) were made by the trustee Fred Barrelet. There was also a further unrestricted donation in the year from VetPartners the owners of Rossdales of £1,414 (2024:£Nil).” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: During the year six (2024: ten) gift aided unrestricted donations were received from the former partners of Rossdales totalling £2,010 (2024: £3,350) of which £1,005 (2024: £Nil) were made by the trustee Fred Barrelet. There was also a further unrestricted donation in the year from VetPartners the owners of Rossdales of £1,414 (2024:£Nil).
“During the year Rossdales Limited, of which Jack Day is a clinical director, Camilla Scott and Katie Burden-Lee are associates, and Simon Curtis and Fred Barrelet are consultants; received: £42,322 (2024:£44,009) for wages and expenses in connection with the Margaret Giffin Equine Clinical Research Assistant; £402 (2024:£545) for room hire and associated costs for a Farrier Talk, £522 (2024:£488) for costs associated with the Placentitis Project; and £1,706 (2024:£Nil) for costs associated with the Echocardiograpraphy Course; of which a total of £108 (2024:£10,327) was due at the year end.” — page 17
“During the year six (2024: ten) gift aided unrestricted donations were received from the former partners of Rossdales totalling £2,010 (2024: £3,350) of which £1,005 (2024: £Nil) were made by the trustee Fred Barrelet. There was also a further unrestricted donation in the year from VetPartners the owners of Rossdales of £1,414 (2024:£Nil).” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- FREDERIC BARRELETchair
- Camilla Russell
- Dr Katie Burden
- Dr Simon John Curtis
- Ilka Gansera-Leveque MRCVS
- James O'Donnell
- John Day
- Nicolas Robert Patton
- STUART WILLIAMS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £215k | £116k |
| 31/03/2024 | £86k | £91k |
| 31/03/2023 | £182k | £62k |
| 31/03/2022 | £91k | £99k |
| 31/03/2021 | £80k | £54k |
Common questions
Is BEAUFORT COTTAGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust held total funds of £351,003 at the year end, with unrestricted reserves of £50,220. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding going concern and consider the Trust to have adequate resources to fund future activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 2 | £125k |
| SIR PETER O'SULLEVAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £35k |
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £10k |
| THE SERTH AND GATES CHARITY | 1 | £258k |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £85k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE STRATTON NO2 CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £30k |
| BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- BEVA LIMITED
- THE HORSE TRUST
- The Wavertree Education Trust Limited
- HORSEWORLD TRUST
- HOPTON REHAB & HOMING CENTRE
- MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAUFORT COTTAGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £215k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEVA LIMITED | £2.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HORSE TRUST | £2.7m | £120,001 - £130,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Wavertree Education Trust Limited | £490k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HORSEWORLD TRUST | £1.2m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 2 | below | 21.6% | no doubt |
| HOPTON REHAB & HOMING CENTRE | £327k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |