MARGARET HAES RIDING CENTRE LTD
The main purpose of the Riding Centre is to enable people with disabilities to experience the enjoyment, challenge and a sense of achievement, through participation in equestrian activities in an inclusive and integrated environment. That has been the social mission of the Riding Centre for over 50 years. Horses touch the lives of people, helping them to heal, to embrace the new and the possible
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £5.5k for the year ended 31 May 2025, with total income of £232k and expenditure of £237.4k. Free reserves stood at £12.1k, and the trustees consider this level adequate while planning to build reserves through expanded fundraising and income generation. The charity remains volunteer-led and continues to operate its charitable activities without material uncertainty.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity’s income for the year to 31 May 2025 after transaction fees was £232k.” — page 7
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Andrew Robert Butterworth
- Debra Ann Batchelor
- Sir David Anthony Crausby
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £232k | £237k |
| 31/05/2024 | £247k | £258k |
| 31/05/2023 | £173k | £183k |
| 31/05/2022 | £182k | £172k |
| 31/05/2021 | £149k | £118k |
Common questions
Is MARGARET HAES RIDING CENTRE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £5.5k for the year ended 31 May 2025, with total income of £232k and expenditure of £237.4k. Free reserves stood at £12.1k, and the trustees consider this level adequate while planning to build reserves through expanded fundraising and income generation. The charity remains volunteer-led and continues to operate its charitable activities without material uncertainty. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MARGARET HAES RIDING CENTRE LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MARGARET HAES RIDING CENTRE LTD as a grant recipient include THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST, The Squire Patton Boggs Charitable Trust.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| The Squire Patton Boggs Charitable Trust | FY2022 | £1k | Education/Training |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/02/2025 | £20k | Spirit of the Horse |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/06/2023 | £10k | Protect and Expand our Community Hub |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/05/2022 | £10k | Survival Funds |
| UK government | 18/09/2020 | £9k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Sport England | 28/11/2019 | £13k | New indoor riding arena surface |
Funders of similar charities
Charities like this
- DIGSWELL PLACE GROUP RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION
- CONQUEST CENTRE LIMITED
- THE DIAMOND CENTRE FOR DISABLED RIDERS
- PENNIWELLS RIDING CENTRE FOR THE DISABLED
- MIDDLETON PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTRE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION
- THE HORSE RANGERS ASSOCIATION (HAMPTON COURT)LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET HAES RIDING CENTRE LTD | £232k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DIGSWELL PLACE GROUP RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION | £155k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CONQUEST CENTRE LIMITED | £777k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DIAMOND CENTRE FOR DISABLED RIDERS | £578k | — | 0 | no_policy | 28.6% | no doubt |
| PENNIWELLS RIDING CENTRE FOR THE DISABLED | £243k | — | 0 | below | 8.7% | no doubt |
| MIDDLETON PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTRE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION | £368k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |